Cheesy Herb Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

- 18 large button mushrooms
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup garlic and herb breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons grated mozzarella cheese (optional for topping)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Clean the Mushrooms:
Gently wipe the mushrooms with a damp paper towel to remove any dirt. Carefully remove the stems, creating a cavity for the filling. Set the mushroom caps aside, and finely chop the stems.

3. Prepare the Filling:
In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese and chopped mushroom stems. Add the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, parsley, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined.

4. Stuff the Mushrooms:
Fill each mushroom cap generously with the prepared cheese mixture, pressing gently to ensure the filling stays in place.

5. Prepare for Baking:
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the bottom of a baking sheet or dish. Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on the sheet, filling side up.

6. Bake the Mushrooms:
Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the mushrooms. Optionally, top each mushroom with a small amount of grated mozzarella cheese for an extra cheesy finish.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the mushrooms are tender.

8. Serve:
Transfer the baked mushrooms to a serving platter and garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Prep Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cook Time: PT20M
20 minutes

Total Time

- PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

- Snack

Keywords

- Stuffed mushrooms
- Cheesy mushrooms
- Herb mushrooms
- Appetizer
- Party snacks
- Oven-baked mushrooms
- Vegetarian snacks
- Cream cheese
- Quick snacks
- Gourmet snacks

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total: 820 calories

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