On Your Menu: Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms Appetizers

RICHMOND, VA (WTVR) - On Your Menu with Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms Appetizers:

• 1 pound fresh mushrooms
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 5 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbledChopped parsley for garnish (optional)

1. Remove stems and clean mushrooms.
2. Finely chop the stems and set aside.
3. In a bowl, mix cheeses, garlic and bacon.
4. Add chopped stems.
5. Spoon mixture into mushroom caps and place on baking sheet and bake at 350-degrees for 18 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.