Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

from inspiredtaste.net
25 min

This cheese stuffed mushrooms recipe is simple and easily adapts to your favorite cheeses. We love using a sharp cheddar, but mozzarella, Swiss, Gruyère cheese, or even creamier cheeses like feta, goat, and brie will all work. Of course, a combination of cheeses is a great idea, too!

Ingredients

  • 20 white button or cremini mushrooms (10 ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion, half a medium onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 4 to 5 cloves
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or thyme
  • 2 ounces (56g) shredded cheese like sharp cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss, or a combination
  • 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs, try panko or homemade
  • Salt and fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or chives for serving, optional

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Using a damp paper towel, brush all dirt from the mushrooms. Remove the mushroom stems. Cut away and discard the harder bits of the stems, then finely mince them.

  3. 3

    Add the mushroom caps to a rimmed baking sheet or sizeable oven-safe skillet that fits the mushrooms in one layer. Toss them with a tablespoon of olive oil and lightly season with fresh ground black pepper. Arrange them cavity-side-up so that they are ready to be stuffed.

  4. 4

    Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, chopped mushroom stems, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions smell sweet and are soft, for about 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the garlic and herbs, then cook for another minute or until the garlic is fragrant. Before the garlic begins to brown, scrape the mixture into a bowl and set it aside to cool.

  6. 6

    Add the breadcrumbs to the same skillet. Place it over medium-low heat, then cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, about one minute.

  7. 7

    Stir the cheese into the onions and garlic mixture, then divide the filling between the mushroom caps. Sprinkle the toasted breadcrumbs on top.

  8. 8

    Bake the mushrooms until the cheese has melted and the mushrooms have softened, 15 to 20 minutes.

  9. 9

    Serve with chopped fresh herbs and freshly ground black pepper on top.