Description
Golden, cheesy, and herby—these Stuffed Mushrooms with Cheese & Herbs are the ultimate easy appetizer for parties, holidays, or any dinner where you want to impress without stress. They’re a quick savory snack, a delicious vegetarian finger food, and a flavorful option for your go-to appetizer list. If you’re looking for easy dinner ideas or healthy-ish snack recipes with big flavor and minimal fuss, these mushrooms check every box.
Ingredients
20 cremini mushrooms (medium-sized)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for topping)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel and remove stems. Chop stems finely.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped stems, garlic, and thyme. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in cream cheese, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper.
5. Fill each mushroom cap with a spoonful of the mixture.
6. Mix panko and additional Parmesan together, then sprinkle over filled mushrooms. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until tops are golden and mushrooms are tender.
8. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use cremini mushrooms instead of white buttons for a richer flavor and firmer texture.
Don’t skip the olive oil drizzle—it helps create that crispy golden topping.
Let the filling cool a bit before stuffing so it doesn’t get runny when baked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mushrooms
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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