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Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms on MarlaMeridith.com

Could something as simple as stuffed mushrooms make a difference? I think it can & here is why. Before Thanksgiving I was asked to participate & create awareness for Share Our Strength. We are having a virtual dinner party & we invite each of you to attend & join in if you wish.

Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms on MarlaMeridith.com

This progressive dinner party was developed to increase awareness & alleviate childhood hunger in the USA. The goal this holiday season is to raise funds to feed these kids. Spreading the message as a community can bring the best results –  so no child goes hungry.

Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms on MarlaMeridith.com

Why stuffed mushrooms? Bloggers were assigned a date and we got to choose our course. I went with a family friendly appetizer. I believe these little mushrooms offered a lot of promise. They are simple, quick, easy & inexpensive to prepare. Even though a bit messy, little fingers can pick them up with ease. Most kids and adults love cheese & bacon.

Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms on MarlaMeridith.com

These appetizers are filled with mushroom stems, fresh herbs your favorite cheese and little bits of smoky bacon. The bacon & cheese puts smiles on everyones faces over here. On a crisp cool day the smell of these baking is very comforting. Makes me feel warm & grateful for our blessings.

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I wish I could share my cooking with all of the folks who cannot afford to feed themselves. In the mean time I can help create awareness.

Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms on MarlaMeridith.com

This is the second event I have participated in for this wonderful charity. Last year I brought Gluten Free Maple Peanut Butter Cookies to the National Food Bloggers Bake Sale. You can follow updates and become involved in that event too. They hold bake sales in many locations around the US. You can also start your own.

Share Our Table Food Blogger Charity Event

Here is the link if you would like to donate to theNo Kid Hungry Share Our Strength campaign. Every donation counts, no matter how big or small.

Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms on MarlaMeridith.com

What is your favorite holiday appetizer? Do you have a charity that you support this time of year? It is not too late for you to join the Virtual Holiday Table. Share your recipes & help raise funds to feed hungry children.

*If you have a moment please check out the interview I just did over at Dishin’ In the Kitchen

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Variations

  • To make these for the Jewish holidays (Hanukkah) – simply omit the pork bacon and use turkey or vegetarian options.
  • Instead of Thyme, fresh Rosemary would be an excellent choice.
  • Cheese choices: Gorgonzola, Blue Cheese, Romano, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Gruyére, etc. The list can go on & on!

Stuffed Mushroom Recipe Links

Food Blogger Virtual Dinner Party Links

Check out these bloggers who are also participating in Share Our Strength’s Virtual Progressive Dinner Party.

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83 thoughts on “Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

  1. Beautiful pics, delicious appetizer and an awesome cause!! You are the best!

    We usually serve brie en croute for an appetizer on Christmas eve. It’s a tradition. 🙂

  2. It’s definitely important to remember the ways in which bloggers can raise awareness about important topics, hunger of course being one of them. Stuffed mushrooms are always a favorite at my family functions. Love this stuffing!

  3. Stuffed mushrooms are always a favorite around my family’s holiday table too…yours look fantastic, Marla! Thanks for helping to raise awareness for such an important cause.

  4. What an amazing post with all the gorgeous photos, reflections, and recipe! I know my husband will fall in love with me all over again when I make these stuffed mushrooms! No, I’m not kidding. The man loves some stuffed mushrooms. And, these are phenomenal!

    I’m happy to be part of this event with you. I truly hope we make a huge difference via our fundraising efforts!

    Shirley

    1. Shirley: Yes, this is such a great way to promote a wonderful cause. Glad we are both a part of it. Cute that your hubs will fall in love all over again with these mushrooms. Nice to have a simple & satisfying way to make people love us.

      Georgia: After preparing this recipe stuffed mushrooms have become one of my favorite little bites to eat too.

      Josie: I know, anything containing bacon is a hit over here 🙂

      Cathy: Glad I can make you feel the cozy thoughts.

  5. Where have I been – thank you for the detailed information. I AM IN! This is what I do. What a beautiful (as always) post, Marla. Your opening photo and the other with they thyme and the ribbon had me wanting… the mushrooms look so tasty and your photos are so artful. Did I tell you I am headed to photography bootcamp in Feb. I cannot wait to get my money’s worth out of my DLS… like you do. Your children are so gorgeous, and that is what it is all about. YES! Feed the Children. I am now going to look up the links.
    Big hug,
    valerie

  6. I wish, wish, wish that my little one would eat mushrooms. He’d like everything inside of these but the mushrooms he’d shove aside. I keep trying…

    I’d eat all of them though. Delicious choice, Marla!

  7. Your photos are gorgeous!!! And I just know my husband would love these mushrooms. He likes mushrooms a lot more than I do, and when you add cheese and bacon (two of his favorites)? Perfection. 🙂

    Thanks for sharing this recipe. It’s great to work with you for Share our Strength!

  8. this is a great organization “Cooking Matters”- I will be partnering with them in 2011 to teach cooking classes to inner city families, I’m really looking forward to it.
    C’est Si Bon,
    Louise

    1. Louise: You are awesome! “Cooking Matters” sounds like an excellent event & you will be the perfect teacher. You have so much culinary wisdom & talents. Those people will benefit greatly from your knowledge.

      Dara: I know you and I have a thing for brie. We both use it often!

  9. What a beautiful post and gorgeous photos in support of such a needed and wonderful cause. It’s so apparent through your photos that you whole heartedly support Share Our Strength. Thank you for sharing this!

  10. Oh Wow.., these mushroom shots look fabulous. Just what I feel like.., getting hungry reading these, might take a trip to the store and pick up some mushrooms and make these for dinner tonight.

  11. Stuffed Mushrooms – this recipe sounds (and looks) wonderful as an appetizer. AND I bet you could serve this as a main course by filling the large portabello mushroom caps with the filling. Either way, little or big, it looks sensational. Love the pictures – especially the B&W ones (with the added coloration) of your kids. Beautiful post! I’m so honored to be contributing my salad recipe on Dec. 8th. This is an amazing way to bring attention to a topic that so desperately needs our attention.

    1. Ellen: I completely agree with you – in larger portabello mushrooms these would make a great meal with a side salad or steamed veggies. The fact that there are no breadcrumbs in these makes them a good for gluten free meal plans.
      Thanks for your sweet words. That is one of my fav photo of my kiddos.

      Fooddreamer: Glad to see you gracing the pages of Foodgawker these days. Always fun to see you over there.

  12. I’ve been seeing SOS all over lately and I must have been totally out of it last year because I think it’s been around for a while!
    Great that you’re participating in this. I’ll check out the other peeps too.

    I {heart} stuffed mushrooms. Especially these ones. I could eat them for dessert.

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  14. The mushrooms look delicious. I recognize the little baking dish we got at BlogHer. I need to pull mine out and use it. I helped Maria with the Bake Sale last year. Cute kids!

  15. These look delicious! I love mushrooms, although my family doesn’t. I’m thinking that I’ll 1/2 the recipe and make them for an upcoming lunch with one of my mushroom-loving friends!

  16. “Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe: Quick &
    Easy Appetizer on FamilyFreshCooking.com — Family Fresh Cooking” honestly makes me personally ponder a somewhat more.

    I adored each and every individual part of this post.

    Thanks a lot -Cassie