Make Ahead Bacon And Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms

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   Place bacon in a large, deep skillet.

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   Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown.

3. 3

   Drain, dice and set aside.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

5. 5

   Remove mushroom stems.

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   Set aside caps.

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   Chop the stems.

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   In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

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   Slowly cook and stir the chopped stems and onion until the onion is soft.

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    Remove from heat.

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    In a medium bowl, stir together the mushroom stem mixture, bacon and 1 cup Cheddar.

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    Mix well and scoop the mixture into the mushroom caps.

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    Bake in the preheated oven 15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

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    Remove the mushrooms from the oven, and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

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    Put into the oven for a couple of seconds to melt if desired.

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    To freeze: Flash freeze them before baking in the oven.

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    A freezer bag would work great for storing these.

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    Let defrost and then add cheese and bake in oven for 15 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.