8 oz mushrooms (about 12 mushrooms)
3 slices bacon – chopped
1/3 c finely chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 to 4 drops red pepper sauce
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 c. whipping cream
2 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese

Wash mushrooms.

Remove stems and chop them fine. Place mushroom caps on paper toweling on carousel or dinner plate. Microwave at medium-high 70% for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Place bacon in medium sized bowl Microwave at high (100%) until crisp (about 3-4 minutes) Drain liquid

Add chopped mushroom stems, onions, salt, pepper, and red pepper sauce. Microwave at high (100%) until mushrooms and onions are tender (about 2-1/2 to 4-1/2 minutes)

Blend in flour, stir in cream until smooth. Reduce power to medium-high (70%) and microwave until thickened and smooth about 2-1/2 to 4 minutes stirring once or twice during cooking time. Stir in cheese.

Fill each mushroom cap with bacon mixture. Place around outer edge of pie plate or dinner plate Microwave at high (100%) until cheese melts about 1 -2 minutes. Serve warm.

Submitted by: Kathy Kopczynski