Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
Delicious stuffed mushrooms filled with a creamy, savory mixture of cream cheese, parmesan, garlic, and herbs, baked to golden perfection. This appetizer is perfect for parties or a flavorful snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: About 12 stuffed mushrooms 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms and Filling
- 1 lb Mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Cheeses
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Mushrooms: Clean mushrooms and pat dry with a kitchen towel. Gently twist the stem to remove it from the mushroom caps. Chop the stems into small pieces.
- Cook Filling Base: Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped mushroom stems and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture becomes tender and slightly browned.
- Season Filling: Stir in Italian seasoning, dried parsley, salt, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly, then remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool.
- Combine Filling Mixture: In a medium bowl, mix the cooled filling base with softened cream cheese and parmesan cheese until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Stuff Mushrooms: Using a small spoon, fill each mushroom cavity with the cream cheese filling, packing it firmly inside and mounding on top if desired. Ensure all filling is used evenly among the mushrooms.
- Bake: Arrange the filled mushrooms evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the tops turn pale golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve hot for maximum flavor and enjoyment.
Notes
- Ensure mushrooms are dried well to prevent sogginess while baking.
- Room temperature cream cheese blends more smoothly into the filling.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and red pepper flakes for desired heat.
- Use fresh parmesan cheese for best flavor.
- Can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated before baking.
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