Stuffed Mushrooms
from kristineskitchenblog.comThese stuffed mushrooms are an easy, delicious appetizer that's perfect for a holiday party! Bite-size cremini mushrooms are stuffed with cheese, garlic and herbs and topped with a crispy topping, then baked until warm and golden.
Servings: 24 mushrooms
Calories: 40kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cremini mushrooms about 24 mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛-¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes to taste
Bread Crumb Topping
- ¼ cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° F with a rack in the center position. Prepare a rimmed baking sheet, either by setting an oven-safe wire rack on top (you can place a sheet of parchment paper under the rack for easy clean up) or by simply lining the pan with a sheet of parchment paper. If baking without a wire rack, the mushrooms will be sitting in any liquid they release as they bake so the stuffed mushrooms may be slightly less firm.
- Pull out the mushroom stems and chop them finely to use in the filling. Set mushroom caps aside.
- In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped mushroom stems and onion and sauté, stirring often, for about 5 minutes, until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Remove pan from the heat. Let cool for 10-15 minutes.
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the cream cheese, ¼ cup grated Parmesan, fresh thyme, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Stir in the sautéed mushroom stems, onions and garlic from the skillet.
- Spoon the mixture into the mushrooms and set them, filling side up, on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, stir together the Panko bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Stir in the melted butter. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture on top of each stuffed mushroom.
- (When transferring the pan to the oven, do so carefully or the mushrooms may roll over.) Bake for 15-20 minutes, until mushrooms are tender and topping is golden brown. Serve warm.
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Notes
- To Make Ahead: You can assemble the stuffed mushrooms and make the topping a few hours in advance, then store them separately in the refrigerator. Right before serving, add the topping and bake.
Nutrition
Serving: 1mushroom | Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.1mg
