Description
Delicious and easy cheesy stuffed mushrooms are the perfect appetizer for any occasion, featuring tender baby mushrooms filled with a savory mixture of sautéed mushroom stems, garlic, bread crumbs, Parmesan, cream cheese, and fresh herbs, then baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Mushrooms
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/2 lb. baby mushrooms, rinsed
For the Filling
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/4 c. bread crumbs
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 c. finely grated Parmesan, plus more for topping
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Mushrooms: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray. Remove the stems from the baby mushrooms and finely chop them. Arrange the mushroom caps on the prepared baking sheet, stem side up.
- Cook Filling Mixture: In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the finely chopped mushroom stems and cook, stirring frequently, until most of the moisture evaporates, about 5 minutes. Add the finely chopped garlic and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the bread crumbs and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the bread crumbs are slightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Mix Filling Ingredients: Transfer the cooked bread crumb mixture to a large bowl. Add the grated Parmesan, softened cream cheese, chopped fresh parsley, and chopped fresh thyme. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined into a creamy filling.
- Fill Mushroom Caps: Spoon the filling evenly into the prepared mushroom caps on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake the stuffed mushrooms in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the mushrooms are softened and the tops are golden brown.
- Serve: Transfer the stuffed mushrooms to a serving platter and garnish with additional fresh parsley. Serve warm as an appetizer.
Notes
- Cheesy stuffed mushrooms make an easy and impressive last-minute appetizer suitable for holiday dinners, cocktail parties, or casual gatherings.
- Be sure to finely chop the mushroom stems to maximize flavor and ensure even cooking.
- You can prepare the filling mixture ahead of time and refrigerate it until ready to stuff the mushrooms.
- For a crispier top, you can broil the stuffed mushrooms for the last 2 minutes of baking, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Use fresh herbs for best flavor, but dried thyme and parsley can be used in a pinch (reduce quantity to 1 tsp each).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4 stuffed mushrooms)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 267 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
