Casino Stuffed Mushrooms With Clams and Bacon
A savory combination of minced clams, chopped bacon, and bread crumbs makes these casino-style stuffed mushrooms a special treat for friends and family.
Ingredients
- 12 large mushrooms
- 4 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 4 tbsp minced green or red bell pepper, or a combination
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and finely chopped
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 (6.5-ounce) can minced clams, drained
- ½ cup fine dry bread crumbs, plain or garlic and herb
- ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 to 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Recommended Equipment
- Rimmed baking sheet
- skillet
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a cooling rack in the pan.
- Wipe the mushrooms clean or rinse briefly and pat dry. Carefully remove the stems, then chop the stems finely and set them aside.12 large mushrooms
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Brush each mushroom cap lightly with melted butter and arrange them, stemmed sides up, on the rack.4 tbsp butter
- Add the chopped mushroom stems, onion, and bell pepper to the remaining butter in the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender and translucent.1/4 cup finely chopped onion | 4 tbsp minced green or red bell pepper
- Stir in the parsley, chopped bacon, lemon juice, drained clams, bread crumbs, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir until well combined, then remove from the heat.3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley | 4 strips bacon, cooked and finely chopped | 1 tsp lemon juice | 1 (6.5-ounce) can minced clams | 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs | 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- In a separate bowl, lightly beat the egg. Once the stuffing mixture has cooled slightly, add it to the egg and stir until well combined.1 large egg
- Spoon the stuffing mixture into each mushroom cap, mounding it slightly. Sprinkle the tops with grated Parmesan cheese.2 to 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the tops are nicely browned.
Nutrition
Calories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 167mgPotassium: 128mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 233IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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