Ingredients

The following ingredients have 16 Servings
  • 16 large portabella mushrooms ((If using jumbo mushroom caps, use 8))
  • 6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled reserve 2 Tbsp drippings)
  • 12 oz Neufchatel cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp lemon pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/3 cup finely diced red bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup finely diced yellow bell pepper
  • 3 medium jalapeno peppers (seeded and diced)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar or colby jack cheese
  • 3 medium green onions (chopped)
  • Breading:
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed Club crackers
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1/2 tsp lemon pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup milk

Instruction

  • Clean mushrooms, pat dry and remove stems.  Set aside. Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp then remove to paper towels to drain. Reserve 2 Tbsp drippings in skillet.
  • To make the filling: In large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer or whisk to whip together Neufchatel, chili, garlic salt, lemon pepper, onion powder and minced garlic until fully combined.
  • Meanwhile, in the skillet with reserved bacon drippings sauté red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper and jalapenos over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes, just until beginning to soften. Add minced garlic, cooking for 1 minute longer. Remove from heat, let cool slightly.
  • To the creamed mixture add bacon, cooked vegetables, shredded cheese and green onions mixing well by hand to combine. Use a spoon to divide the mixture evenly among the mushroom caps.
  • To make the breading: In a medium sized bowl, combine cracker crumbs, chili powder, garlic and lemon pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs with milk.
  • Carefully dip stuffed mushroom caps into egg mixture; then dredge in cracker mixture pressing gently on all sides. Repeat with remaining mushrooms. Spray breading with an oil sprayer or cooking spray.
  • To air fry: Preheat air fryer to 350°F. Spray basket of air fryer with cooking spray. Air fry in batches, arranging mushrooms in basket leaving room between each for air to circulate. Cook breaded mushrooms for 7 minutes, then check. Spray any dry spots again with oil or cooking spray then cook for another 5-7 minutes or until fork tender. (Depending on size, more or less time will be needed)
  • Serve immediately garnished with chopped parsley or cilantro, if desired.