Description
These stuffed mushrooms are a delicious and savory appetizer featuring baby bell or cremini mushrooms filled with a flavorful mixture of sautéed mushroom stems, garlic, onion, cream cheese, parmesan, pecans, and fresh parsley. Baked to golden perfection, they make a perfect party snack or elegant starter.
Ingredients
Mushrooms
- 20 baby bell or cremini mushrooms
Filling
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ medium onion (finely diced)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (grated)
- ⅓ cup whole pecans (roughly chopped)
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the mushrooms: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking sheet with olive oil. Remove the stems from the mushrooms and finely chop the stems. Set the mushroom caps and chopped stems aside separately.
- Cook the mushroom mixture: Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped mushroom stems and cook for about 5 minutes until most moisture has evaporated. Add diced onion, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the onion softens. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and allow it to cool slightly.
- Mix the filling: To the cooled mushroom mixture, add softened cream cheese, parmesan cheese (reserving 1 tablespoon for topping), chopped fresh parsley, and chopped pecans (reserving 1 tablespoon as well). Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined into a creamy filling.
- Stuff the mushrooms: Spoon the cheese filling evenly into each mushroom cap, pressing gently to fill. Sprinkle the tops with the reserved parmesan cheese and chopped pecans for extra texture and flavor.
- Bake the mushrooms: Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the mushrooms have softened slightly. Remove from oven and garnish with additional fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to soften the cream cheese before mixing to ensure a smooth filling.
- Use fresh mushrooms for best texture and flavor.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- These mushrooms are best served warm but can be reheated gently.
- For a dairy-free version, use vegan cream cheese and omit parmesan or use a vegan alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
