Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed Mushrooms

Nut-free
45 min
8 servings
140 kcal / serving

Cheesy stuffed mushrooms are the perfect easy last-minute appetizer for any occasion, from holiday dinners to cocktail hours.

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 12baby mushrooms, rinsed
  • 2 tbsp.2 T. butter
  • 2 cloves2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • ¼ c.1/4 C. bread crumbs
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ c.1/4 C. finely grated parmesan, plus more for topping
  • 4 oz.4 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp.2 T. fresh parsley, chopped OR 2 t. dried parsley
  • 1 tbsp.1 T. fresh thyme, chopped OR 1/4 t dried thyme

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°. Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray. Remove stems from mushrooms and finely chop. Arrange caps on prepared sheet.

  2. 2

    In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add chopped mushrooms stems and cook, stirring frequently, until most of the moisture is evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add bread crumbs and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly toasted, about 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Let cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Transfer bread crumb mixture to a large bowl. Add Parmesan, cream cheese, parsley, and thyme; season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Fill mushroom caps with filling and sprinkle with more Parmesan.

  4. 4

    Bake stuffed mushrooms until softened and the tops are golden, about 20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Transfer stuffed mushrooms to a platter. Top with parsley.