Bite-sized mushroom caps filled with a savory mixture of cream cheese, garlic, and fresh herbs, baked until golden and tender. These are perfect for parties or as an appetizer.
Author:Cat
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:20 min
Total Time:35 min
Yield:24 servings 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
24 medium white or baby bella mushrooms (about 1.5 lbs)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Clean the mushrooms by wiping them with a damp cloth. Gently twist or cut off the stems. Finely chop the mushroom stems.
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped mushroom stems, parsley, chives, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Brush the mushroom caps lightly with olive oil.
Spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly into each mushroom cap, filling them generously.
Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is heated through and lightly golden.
Serve warm.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can add 2 tablespoons of finely chopped cooked bacon or crab meat to the filling.
If you don’t have fresh chives, you can substitute with more parsley or a pinch of onion powder.
Ensure your cream cheese is fully softened to make mixing easier.