Easy Bacon and Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms (No Breadcrumbs)

When you're looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer, these bacon and cream cheese stuffed mushrooms check all the boxes. They're rich, savory, creamy, and totally irresistible! Made without breadcrumbs, these make a great low carb and keto snack too.

You'll love these low carb stuffed mushrooms!

I've been making some version of stuffed mushrooms for years, but this bacon and cream cheese version is hands-down my favorite. It's the one I keep coming back to for family parties, potlucks, and holiday spreads because it's always a hit and never feels fussy.

I originally created this recipe when we were cutting back on carbs and trying to avoid processed ingredients like breadcrumbs, and honestly… it turned out even better without them!

Looking for more healthy low carb appetizers? Create a full appetizer spread or dinner spread with our Boursin stuffed mini sweet peppers, bacon cream cheese jalapeno poppers recipe, and buffalo chicken celery sticks.

Are Stuffed Mushrooms Made Without Breadcrumbs?

Most traditional stuffed mushroom recipes include breadcrumbs, but we skip them entirely in this version. Instead, the filling is made with whipped cream cheese, crispy bacon, parmesan, herbs, and garlic. The texture is creamy and rich with no need for extra filler.

Since there are no breadcrumbs, these stuffed mushrooms are naturally gluten free and lower in carbs, but we like to think of them more as just a delicious, no-fuss appetizer or snack.

Ingredients You'll Need

Here's a quick look at what goes into our bacon cream cheese stuffed mushrooms. Exact amounts are in the recipe card below.

• Mushrooms - White button or baby bella mushrooms work great
• Olive oil and butter - Helps roast the mushroom caps
• Cream cheese - Whipped or softened for easy mixing. We used Philadelphia brand cream cheese but any brand will work!
• Cooked bacon - Chop it small so it mixes evenly or use store-bought bacon bits. You can also use chopped turkey bacon to make things leaner.
• Parmesan cheese - Freshly shredded is best
• Garlic - Fresh and minced
• Green onions (or Chives) and basil - Use fresh if you can but dried works well too
• Salt and pepper - To season the filling

Variations

Change the cheese - Try replacing the cream cheese with your choice of blue cheese, Boursin cheese, or goats cheese.

Add a different kind of protein - Opt for pre-cooked crab, canned chicken, chorizo sausage, or crumbled Johnsonville Italian sausage in place of the bacon.

How to Make Bacon Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms (Low Carb)

Step 1: Prep the Mushrooms

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Clean the mushrooms using a damp paper towel. Remove the stems and finely chop them to mix into the filling later.

Step 2: Make the Filling

In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, chopped cooked bacon, parmesan cheese, minced mushroom stems, garlic, chives, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well until fully combined.

Step 3: Stuff the Mushrooms

In a small bowl, stir together the olive oil and melted butter. Brush the tops and bottoms of each mushroom cap with the mixture.
Spoon the cream cheese filling into each mushroom cap, slightly overfilling them. Use about 1 teaspoon per small mushroom, more if using larger ones.

Step 4: Bake

Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on the lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is hot.

Step 5: Serve

Let cool slightly before serving. These are best served warm. Enjoy!

Tips for Making Low Carb Stuffed Mushrooms with Bacon

• Use whipped cream cheese for a lighter, fluffier filling.
• Make sure the bacon is fully cooked and chopped finely.
• You can prep the mushrooms and filling up to 2 days ahead and bake them just before serving.
• For best results, use parchment paper to prevent sticking.

FAQs

More Low Carb Appetizers

Looking for more healthy appetizer recipes?

• Low carb charcuterie board
• Cheese crackers from cheese slices
• Air fryer pepperoni chips
• Mini antipasto skewers recipe

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Recipe

Stuffed Mushrooms with Bacon Cream Cheese & Green Onions

Jenni Cole

A baked stuffed mushrooms recipe with cream cheese and bacon that makes a terrific party appetizer or game-day snack. This is also a keto stuffed mushrooms recipe, plus its low carb and gluten-free.

4.78 from 9 votes

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Prep Time 12 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 22 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 28 mushrooms

Calories 112 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 lb small-medium size crimini mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon butter melted
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 3 slices of bacon cooked
• 2 tablespoon shredded parmesan cheese
• 3 oz whipped cream cheese
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 + tablespoon fresh green onions chives minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil minced (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 400F.
• Remove the stems from the mushrooms and set the stems aside.
• Brush the tops and bottoms with a mix of olive oil and melted butter
• Mince the mushroom stems and combine them with the chopped bacon, parmesan, cream cheese, garlic, chives, basil, salt, and pepper.
• Generously fill the mushrooms.
• On a parchment paper lined baking sheet, space the stuffed mushrooms with bacon and cream cheese on the pan. bake for 10+ mins, or until the mushrooms start to release their juices and are cooked through.
• Garnish the mushrooms with additional chopped chives. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Any size small mushrooms will work, we used small. If you use medium or large they could take an extra minute or two to cook.

Whipped cream cheese mixes easier than regular cream cheese. If you have regular cream cheese be sure to soften it in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or let it sit out at room temperature for an hour before you start cooking.

Variations to try- instead of cream cheese, try blue cheese, Boursin cheese, or goat's cheese. Instead of the bacon, you can add pre-cooked crab, canned chicken, or chorizo sausage, or crumbled Johnsonville Italian sausage. For a vegetarian stuffed mushroom version, skip the bacon and mix in another vegetable like fresh chopped spinach. Adjust seasoning to taste.

If you have any filling left over (you might not), it makes a great addition to an omelet or mixed into scrambled eggs.

Nutrition

Serving: 4mushroomsCalories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 244mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Keyword keto, low carb, with cream cheese and bacon, without breading

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