Easy Stuffed Mushroom Appetizer
Stuffed mushrooms are easy to prepare and the perfect finger food for any party or gathering! These little bites are loaded with a savory cheese filling, baked until they're crispy on the top, creamy on the inside, and totally irresistible.
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 240kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces room temperature cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 1 clove minced garlic
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 dash hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 20 white button or baby bella mushrooms cleaned
Topping
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Clean the mushrooms, then very carefully remove the stems. Transfer the mushroom stems to a cutting board and chop very finely.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet, over medium heat, then add finely chopped mushroom stems and onions. Sauté until all moisture has evaporated, then add garlic, salt and pepper and continue cooking for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and let cool.
- Once the mushroom mixture has cooled, transfer it to a medium-sized bowl. Add cream cheese, parmesan, Italian seasoning, hot sauce, and 1 tablespoon of parsley to the bowl, and mix until well combined. Carefully spoon mixture into mushroom caps, and place, cap side up with stuffing, on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of parmesan and 1 tablespoon of breadcrumbs, then sprinkle over stuffed mushrooms. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the stuffed mushrooms from the oven, and sprinkle with the remaining parsley. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
How To Clean Mushrooms:
Mushrooms tend to have a lot of dirt on them, so properly cleaning them is crucial. To clean the mushrooms, wipe them with a damp paper towel to remove any dirt or debris. Don't wash them under running water, as mushrooms can absorb water and become soggy.
Nutrition
Serving: 4 mushrooms | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 519mg | Potassium: 379mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 901IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 1mg