Filled with beef, bacon, and cheese, these Keto Stuffed Mushrooms are an ideal appetizer for any event with their creamy rich flavor. Your guests will love them!
Other great appetizers are this Grilled Corn Salad and Eggplant Appetizers (Roll-ups). They’re perfect for serving alongside these mushrooms.
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If you’re looking for a unique appetizer recipe, these Keto Stuffed Mushrooms might just be what you’ve been searching for. This low-carb dish is delicious and so simple.
- TASTE: The earthy flavor of the mushrooms is made even better with the rich cheese, savory beef, and salty bacon that they’re stuffed with.
- TEXTURE: Baby Bella mushrooms have a wonderfully meaty texture and the stuffing is creamy with chunks of crispy bacon and beef. They’re topped with gooey cheese.
- TIME: This recipe takes 40 minutes to make.
- EASE: This dish is so simple. Saute, stuff, and grill – that’s all it takes to have this scrumptious appetizer ready to serve.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- Mushrooms- Cremini or baby Bella mushrooms are best for this recipe. They have a great meaty flavor and thick enough caps that they can be filled and baked.
- Bacon- This ingredient adds so much tasty salty flavor. You’re best off using pork bacon as turkey bacon renders little fat.
- Garlic- Freshly minced adds the most flavor.
- Ground Beef– You can use any type you like, but a basic 80/20 will work fine.
- Cream Cheese– Plain, full-fat cream cheese will create the creamiest filling. You could also substitute dairy-free or fat-free versions, but the texture may differ.
- Cayenne Pepper, Black Pepper, and Salt- For extra flavor and some heat.
- Fontina Cheese- This cheese is sweet, creamy, and very rich, making it perfect for these tasty Keto Stuffed Mushrooms.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Substitute another cheese- Try these Keto Stuffed Mushrooms with mozzarella, Parmesan, or gruyere cheese for a delicious alternative.
- Make them dairy-free- You can also make these with dairy-free cream cheese, and top with the dairy-free cheese or your choice.
- Add other meats- Make this dish with sausage, crab meat, ground pork, or ground turkey.
- Make them with vegetables- Try this recipe with spinach added in the filling, or substitute the mushrooms with zucchini boats.
How to Make Keto Stuffed Mushrooms
- Prep the mushrooms. Using a damp paper towel, wipe each mushroom thoroughly. Then remove the stems using a small spoon. Chop the stems into fine pieces and set them aside.
- Saute the bacon and garlic. In a frying pan, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat, then drop it to medium-low and add the minced garlic. Stir for about a minute.
- Add the diced mushroom and beef. Add the finely chopped mushroom stems to the pan and cook until they soften. Then increase the temp to medium-high and stir in the ground beef. Keep mixing until it’s fully cooked.
Pro Tip: Watch out for the garlic. It can burn quickly, ruining the flavor of the filling. Stir often as you saute it.
- Add the rest of the filling ingredients. Now add the cream cheese, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir for another minute to combine.
- Stuff the mushrooms. Generously stuff each mushroom with filling, then put them on a baking sheet lined with foil. Lightly brush the outside of the mushrooms with a little bit of olive oil and sprinkle the shredded fontina on top.
- Bake. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the cheese is melted. Serve hot.
Recipe Tips
- Clean the mushrooms- These veggies can get really dirty so make sure you rinse and wipe them clean before dicing and stuffing them.
- Get the bacon crispy- These taste best when you can taste the crispy pieces of bacon, so saute them until they are crispy little nuggets of deliciousness.
- Stuff them well- Gently pack in the stuffing so that these Keto Stuffed Mushrooms are generously filled and will have an attractive hill of melted cheese when you serve them.
- Brush the mushrooms with olive oil- This step helps the outsides of the mushroom caps to cook quickly and get a light crispness.
FAQs
Do stuffed mushrooms have carbs?
These stuffed mushrooms are keto-friendly because each one only has 2 grams of carbohydrates.
How do you get moisture out of mushrooms before stuffing?
To avoid your mushrooms getting soggy, quickly rinse them under cold water and then wipe them with a paper towel to dry. Scrape out the insides and chop up the stems. This will get most of the moisture out before you stuff them.
Serving Suggestions
These Keto Stuffed Mushrooms are so scrumptious, they easily pair with almost anything. Here are some ideas for ways to enjoy them.
- Meats: Make these the appetizer before serving Ribeye Steak, Juicy Air Fryer Pork Chops (VIDEO), Flank Steak Tacos, or Cedar Plank Salmon.
- Salad: Enjoy these Keto Stuffed Mushrooms with a Cucumber Radish Salad, Spinach Salad, or Bacon Green Bean Salad.
- Soups: Pair them with a bowl of She Crab Soup, Easy French Onion Soup, or Homemade Chicken Meatball Soup.
- Vegetables: Try this recipe alongside Eggplant Appetizers (Roll-ups), Mushroom Puff Pastry Pinwheels, Parmesan Roasted Potatoes, or Bacon Wrapped Asparagus.
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: You can prepare the stuffing for these mushrooms ahead of time and even stuff them. Just store them in the fridge until you’re ready to bake and serve them.
Storing: Store these Keto Stuffed Mushrooms in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. They can be reheated in the microwave or the oven.
Freeze: You can only freeze these stuffed mushrooms BEFORE you bake them. Just place them in a freezer ziplock bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and bake when you’re ready.
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Keto Stuffed Mushrooms
Filled with beef, bacon, and cheese, these Keto Stuffed Mushrooms are an ideal appetizer for any event with their creamy rich flavor.
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Servings: 20 stuffed mushrooms
Calories: 71kcal
Ingredients
- 20 Baby Bella Mushrooms
- 2 slices bacon chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 lb. ground beef
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded Fontina cheese (mozzarella works too)
Instructions
- Using a damp pepper towel, wipe each mushroom thoroughly. Then remove the stems using a small spoon
- Chop the stems into fine pieces and set them aside.
- In a frying pan cook the chopped bacon over medium heat, then drop the temperature to medium-low and add the minced garlic and stir for about a minute. Be careful not to let the garlic burn.
- Add the finely chopped mushroom stems to the pan and cook until they soften.
- Bring the temperature back to medium-high and stir in the ground beef and keep mixing until it's fully cooked.
- Lastly, add the cream cheese, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir for another minute to ensure all the flavors combine together.
- Generously stuff each mushroom with the beef filling then transfer the stuffed mushrooms onto a baking sheet lined with foil. Then lightly brush the outside of the mushrooms with a little bit of olive oil. Lastly, sprinkle the shredded fontina on top.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender and the cheese is melted. Serve hot.
Notes
- Clean the mushrooms- These veggies can get really dirty so make sure you rinse and wipe them clean before dicing and stuffing them.
- Get the bacon crispy- These taste best when you can taste the crispy pieces of bacon, so saute them until they are crispy little nuggets of deliciousness.
- Stuff them well- Gently pack in the stuffing so that these Keto Stuffed Mushrooms are generously filled and will have an attractive hill of melted cheese when you serve them.
- Brush the mushrooms with olive oil- This step helps the outsides of the mushroom caps to cook quickly and get a light crispness.
Nutrition
Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.1g | Protein: 6.9g | Fat: 4.1g | Saturated Fat: 1.9g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 126mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 0.7g
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Kimberley says
I would like to make for my BBQ. How far in advance can I prepare them before grilling
simplyhomecooked says
Hi Kimberley, you could easily prep this an hour or two in advance.