Description
Savory and satisfying, these bite-sized Stuffed Mushrooms are the perfect Italian-American appetizer for entertaining. Creamy and cheesy with a garlicky herb filling, they bake to golden perfection and make an irresistible party snack.
Ingredients
Mushrooms
- 20 whole white mushrooms
Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the stuffed mushrooms.
- Prepare Mushrooms: Carefully remove the stems from the mushrooms and finely chop the stems. Set aside the caps for stuffing.
- Sauté Stems and Garlic: Heat a skillet on medium and sauté the chopped mushroom stems with the minced garlic until softened, then allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine the sautéed mushroom stems and garlic with the softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Stuff Mushroom Caps: Spoon the filling mixture into each mushroom cap generously, filling them completely.
- Bake: Place the stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until the filling is bubbly and the mushrooms are tender.
Notes
- For a golden, crunchy topping, sprinkle breadcrumbs over the stuffed mushrooms before baking.
- To make this recipe vegan, substitute the cream cheese with a vegan cream cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
