Description
Delicious and easy-to-make stuffed mushrooms featuring a savory mix of chopped mushroom stems, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs, baked to tender perfection. Perfect as an appetizer or a tasty side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Stuffing Mixture
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Mushrooms
- 12 large mushrooms
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the stuffed mushrooms.
- Prepare Mushrooms: Remove the stems from the mushrooms carefully and chop the stems finely, setting the caps aside for stuffing.
- Make Stuffing: In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped mushroom stems, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create a flavorful stuffing mixture.
- Stuff Mushrooms: Spoon the stuffing mixture evenly into each mushroom cap, ensuring they are well filled and nicely packed.
- Bake: Arrange the stuffed mushroom caps on a baking sheet and bake them in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender and the stuffing is golden.
- Serve: Remove from oven, serve hot, and enjoy your savory stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- Use fresh mushrooms for the best flavor and texture.
- You can add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or thyme to the stuffing for extra flavor.
- For a crispier top, sprinkle a little extra Parmesan on top before baking.
- This recipe can be made ahead and baked just before serving.
- To make it vegetarian, ensure Parmesan cheese used is vegetarian-friendly.
