Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 12 medium mushrooms (about 8 oz)
• 3 slices bacon, chopped
• 1/3 cup green onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2-4 drops red pepper sauce (optional)
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Wash mushrooms. Remove stems and chop fine.

2. 2

   Place mushrooms caps on paper towels on turntable or dinner plate. Microwave at medium-high (70%) 1 minute Drain and set aside.

3. 3

   Place bacon in medium bowl. Microwave at high until crisp, 2-3 minute Drain.

4. 4

   Add chopped mushroom stems, onions, salt, pepper and red pepper sauce, if using. Microwave on high until mushrooms and onions are tender, 2-3 1/2 minute

5. 5

   Blend in flour; stir in cream until smooth. Reduce power to medium-high (70%). Microwave until thickened and smooth, 2-3 min., stirring once or twice during cooking.

6. 6

   Stir in cheese.

7. 7

   Fill each mushroom cap with bacon mixture. Place around outer edge of 9-inch pie plate or dinner plate. Microwave at high until cheese melts, 1-1 1/2 minutes.