Description
These stuffed mushrooms are a flavorful, crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring tender cremini mushroom caps filled with a creamy, cheesy, and garlicky filling. Baked to golden perfection, they’re easy to make and customizable with different cheeses, herbs, and meats. Perfect for any gathering!
Ingredients
- Cremini mushrooms (or baby bella mushrooms)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup chopped pecans (optional, for texture)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking sheet.
- Prepare mushrooms: Remove stems and finely chop them.
- Sauté filling: In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté the chopped mushroom stems, onion, and garlic for 5-7 minutes. Let cool.
- Mix filling: Combine the cooled mixture with cream cheese, Parmesan, parsley, pecans, salt, and pepper.
- Fill mushrooms: Spoon the mixture into each mushroom cap and arrange them on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and slightly crispy on top.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes or jalapeños for a spicy kick.
- Swap Parmesan for cheddar, mozzarella, or Gruyere for a different flavor.
- To keep mushrooms from getting soggy, bake them on a wire rack to allow excess moisture to drain.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
