Jalapeno Popper Mushrooms (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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Cooking spray.
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1 ½ teaspoons olive oil.
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8 mushrooms, stems removed and chopped, caps reserved.
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1 jalapeño pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped.
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1 clove garlic, minced.
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1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened.
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3 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese.
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Sea salt to taste.
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Ground black pepper to taste.
Instructions:
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Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until browned. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and crumble.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped mushroom stems, jalapeño, and garlic. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms release moisture and soften.
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Transfer the cooked mixture to a bowl and stir in cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon. Season with salt and black pepper.
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Spoon the cheese mixture into mushroom caps and place them in the prepared baking dish.
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Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese begins to brown.
Notes:
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Tip: For extra spice, leave in some of the jalapeño seeds.
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Variation: Add more cheese for a gooey, cheesy texture.