Description
These delicious stuffed mushrooms are a perfect warm appetizer featuring tender mushroom caps filled with a savory mixture of sautéed stems, onions, garlic, breadcrumbs, and cheeses, baked to golden perfection. Ideal for parties, holiday snacks, or a vegetarian-friendly starter.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Mushrooms
- 16 large white or cremini mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Filling
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: extra Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the mushrooms once the filling is prepared.
- Prepare Mushrooms: Clean the mushrooms by wiping them with a damp cloth. Carefully remove the stems from each mushroom cap and finely chop the stems; set these aside for the filling.
- Sauté Filling Ingredients: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped mushroom stems and finely chopped onion, cooking for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release its aroma, then remove from heat.
- Mix Filling: Transfer the sautéed mixture to a bowl. Add breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, softened cream cheese, chopped parsley, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
- Stuff Mushrooms: Spoon the filling evenly into each mushroom cap, pressing slightly to fill them completely. Place the stuffed mushrooms on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Optionally, sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese on top of each for a golden crust.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the tops are golden brown.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and serve the stuffed mushrooms warm as a savory appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Add crumbled cooked sausage or chopped spinach to the filling for a heartier version.
- You can prepare the stuffed mushrooms ahead of time and bake just before serving to save time.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this recipe gluten-free without compromising flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed mushroom
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
