Description
These Stuffed Mushrooms are a delicious and elegant appetizer or side dish perfect for any occasion. Filled with a savory mixture of sautéed mushroom stems, garlic, onion, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and cream cheese, they are baked until tender and golden. Easy to prepare and customizable, they make a crowd-pleasing starter or accompaniment.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms
- 16 large white or cremini mushrooms, stems removed and reserved
Filling
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Topping (optional)
- Olive oil spray or additional Parmesan for topping
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare mushrooms: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Clean the mushrooms gently with a damp paper towel and carefully remove the stems, setting them aside for the filling.
- Sauté filling ingredients: Finely chop the reserved mushroom stems. In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped mushroom stems, finely chopped onion, and minced garlic. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and most of the moisture has evaporated.
- Mix filling: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, softened cream cheese, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until a thick, cohesive filling forms.
- Stuff mushrooms: Spoon the filling evenly into each mushroom cap, ensuring they are generously filled but not overflowing.
- Prepare for baking: Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray or drizzle the tops with olive oil or sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the stuffed mushrooms for 18 to 20 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender and the tops are golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm. Garnish with extra fresh parsley or Parmesan cheese if desired for an extra touch of flavor and presentation.
Notes
- To make ahead: Prepare and fill the mushrooms up to 24 hours before baking and refrigerate covered.
- Variations: Add cooked sausage or chopped spinach to the filling for different flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed mushrooms
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
