Lancashire Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms

Bacon-stuffed flat mushrooms with Lancashire cheese, spring onions, sun-dried tomatoes and a liberal sprinkling of Worcestershire sauce.

This delicious recipe is nice and easy; all you need to do is chop some veggies whilst you are cooking some bacon. Then pile everything into the mushrooms and throw it in the oven for around 15 minutes.

Cheesy Bacon-Filled Mushrooms

I love stuffed mushrooms; they are a gloriously simple and easy meal that you can get really creative with.

Offerings like my caramelised onion and goat cheese stuffed mushrooms and a brown rice and cheddar cheese stuffed mushrooms are real favourites in our house.

But they ain't all vegetarian, these beef mince stuffed mushrooms, which join these bacon and Lancashire cheese stuffed mushrooms.

Lancashire cheese is boldly flavoured and almost buttery, but it is not as sharp or salty as cheddar.

The moderate saltiness of the cheese and tart flavours work well here alongside the salty-sweet bacon and the tangy Worcestershire sauce.

All of this is joined by loads of spring onions and the bacon fat to create a delicious and hearty meal that cooks in a shade over 30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Portobello mushrooms?

Yes, please do, they are the same thing in reality, although Portobello mushrooms often form much more of a "bowl" shape.

Can I use cheddar cheese?

Yes, I have chosen Lancashire cheese for this recipe because it is less salty than a mature cheddar.

Other cheeses that work well are Gouda and aged goat cheese. I prefer a cheese that melts well and holds the stuffing together, but does not go stringy in this recipe.

Can I cook this in an air fryer?

Yes, so long as your air fryer is big enough to hold 4 big mushrooms. They will take around 8-10 minutes at 180°C or 350°F.

Can I use smaller mushrooms?

Yes, these make a great canapé for a get-together. I think that mushrooms are better served warm/hot, so cook them at the last minute.

If I am making this as finger food, then I choose mushrooms that are "2 bite" in size.

What is streaky bacon?

This question is often asked by US and Canadian visitors. Streaky bacon is what Americans know as bacon, and it is made from the belly of the pig.

Back bacon from the loin is often the "standard" for bacon in the UK, and it is what you Americans call "Canadian" bacon.

Serving Suggestions

I usually serve these bacon-stuffed flat mushrooms as a relatively light meal, and I'll add some salad leaves or a simple side salad on the side.

A bit of bread also works really well to help mop up the juices from the bacon and Worcestershire sauce.

If you want to bulk out this recipe, then some spuds are your best friend! I like to serve these mushrooms with everything from straw potatoes to oven-baked garlicky Parmentier potatoes.

Chips work well too; you could add these air fryer chips or even some baked sweet potato fries.

Equipment Used

I only name-check brands of equipment if I think that they make a material difference to a recipe. But if you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the comments section below the recipe.

• Oven.
• Grill for cooking the bacon; you could use a hob/stovetop and a frying pan if you prefer.
• Baking tray.
• Kicthen tongs.
• Kitchen knife.
• Chopping board.
• Mixing bowl.
• A combination of weighing scales, measuring cups and spoons.