Description
Irresistibly Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms are savory, creamy, and bite-sized delights filled with a rich cheese mixture and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for parties, appetizers, or a flavorful snack, these mushrooms are always a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
- 16–20 white or cremini mushrooms, stems removed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 2 tbsp breadcrumbs for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel and remove stems. Finely chop the stems.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped mushroom stems and garlic for 3–4 minutes until soft. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, sautéed stems, herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Spoon the mixture into each mushroom cap, slightly mounding the filling.
- Optional: Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top for a crunchy finish.
- Arrange mushrooms on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender and cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with additional herbs and serve warm.
Notes
Make ahead by prepping the mushrooms a day in advance and baking just before serving.To avoid soggy mushrooms, pre-bake caps for 5 minutes or bake on a wire rack.Add chopped cooked sausage or jalapeños for variation.Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 stuffed mushrooms
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg