Italian Stuffed Mushrooms Featuring Ham, Bacon, and Cheese

Debber's Note:

A tempting treat on the appetizer tray: figure two or three per person. Too good for kids so don't try to coerce them into it either. More for you and me--and we know how good these can be!

• Total Time: 32 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 10

Yield: 30.0 appetiz ...

• 4 bacon , slices diced
• 1 tablespoon reserved bacon grease
• 30 large fresh mushrooms
• 1 cup onion & garlic salad crouton , crushed
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 medium tomato , finely chopped (optional)
• 2 slices thinly sliced ham , finely chopped
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano

Directions:

1. In a frying pan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove from pan to a paper-towel covered plate. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon grease in the pan.
2. While the bacon is sizzling, remove stems from mushrooms; set caps aside; finely chop HALF of the stems (use remaining stems for something else).
3. Add chopped stems to drippings WITH bacon; saute for 2-3 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 425*. Grease a cookie sheet; set aside,.
5. Remove frying pan from heat, stir in remaining ingredients.
6. Firmly stuff bacon mixture into mushroom caps; place caps on prepared cookie sheet.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or mushrooms are tender.