Description
These Stuffed Mushrooms make a perfect, savory appetizer featuring large white mushrooms filled with a creamy mixture of sautéed mushroom stems, garlic, onions, cream cheese, Parmesan, and Italian breadcrumbs. Baked to golden perfection, they offer a delicious and easy party snack that is vegetarian and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Mushrooms
- 16 large white mushrooms, stems removed and finely chopped
For the Filling
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
For Cooking
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Prepare Mushrooms: Clean the mushroom caps gently using a damp paper towel to remove any dirt. Remove the stems from the mushroom caps and finely chop them for the filling mixture. Set the caps aside.
- Sauté Filling Base: In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped mushroom stems, minced garlic, and finely chopped onion. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the mixture softens and becomes fragrant. Season with salt and black pepper to enhance the flavor. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Mix Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed vegetable mixture with the softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian-style breadcrumbs, and chopped fresh parsley. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended into a creamy filling.
- Stuff Mushrooms: Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each mushroom cap, filling them generously and slightly mounding the tops to hold the filling.
- Bake: Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the mushrooms are tender.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the stuffed mushrooms warm as a delicious and satisfying appetizer.
Notes
- You can add cooked crumbled sausage or chopped spinach to the filling for a flavorful variation.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if you need the recipe to be gluten free.
- Ensure mushrooms are not washed under running water but cleaned with a damp cloth to avoid sogginess.
- To make the dish vegan, substitute cream cheese and Parmesan with vegan alternatives and use vegan breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mushrooms
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
