BLT Stuffed Mushrooms

prep time: 5 minutes cook time: about 30 minutes yield: 4 servings

20 large button mushrooms
1 tablespoon unsalted butter or coconut oil
¼ cup diced onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ pound bacon, cut into tiny pieces
4 ounces cream cheese (½ cup), softened
¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups chopped lettuce

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.


2. Wash the mushrooms and remove the stems. Set
   the caps aside on a paper towel to dry. Finely chop the
   stems.


3. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, then
   add the onions, garlic, and mushroom stems. Cook for
   2 to 3 minutes, until the onions begin to soften. Add the
   bacon and cook until crispy, about 4 minutes.


4. Transfer the bacon mixture to a mixing bowl. Stir