Description
These Most Delicious Stuffed Mushrooms are a delightful appetizer featuring tender baby bell mushrooms filled with a creamy blend of cream cheese, parmesan, and crunchy pecans, enhanced with garlic, onion, and fresh parsley. Baked to golden perfection, they make the perfect cheesy, savory bite for holiday parties or any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms
- 20 baby bell or cremini mushrooms
Filling
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ medium onion, finely diced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided
- ⅓ cup whole pecans, roughly chopped, divided
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the mushrooms: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking sheet lightly with olive oil. Remove the stems from the mushrooms, finely chop the stems, and set them aside for the filling.
- Cook the mixture: Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped mushroom stems and cook for about 5 minutes, until most of the moisture has evaporated. Stir in the diced onion, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until the onion softens. Transfer the cooked mixture to a mixing bowl and let it cool slightly.
- Mix the filling: Add the softened cream cheese, parmesan cheese (reserve 1 tablespoon for topping), chopped parsley, and chopped pecans (reserve 1 tablespoon for topping) to the mushroom mixture. Stir thoroughly until well combined and creamy.
- Stuff mushrooms: Fill each mushroom cap generously with the cheese mixture. Evenly sprinkle the tops with the reserved parmesan and chopped pecans for added texture and flavor.
- Bake mushrooms: Place the stuffed mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tops turn golden and the mushrooms are tender. Garnish generously with extra fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Stuffed mushrooms are always a holiday favorite appetizer. They’re the perfect cheesy mushroom bite with hints of onion, herbs, and crunchy pecans.
- For best results, use fresh baby bell or cremini mushrooms that are firm and dry.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing and creamier filling.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 stuffed mushrooms)
- Calories: 168
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 34 mg
