Description
Festive holiday mushroom caps elevate classic appetizers with rich, herbed breadcrumb filling. Elegant yet simple, these bite-sized delights promise to charm guests and spark conversation at any seasonal gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms:
- 16 large button mushrooms
Filling Base:
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free if desired)
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Cooking Oil:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, preparing a parchment-lined baking sheet for the mushroom caps.
- Meticulously clean the mushrooms, gently separating the stems from the caps. Finely dice the removed stems.
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, sautéing the diced onion, minced garlic, and chopped mushroom stems until they become translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate breadcrumbs, Parmesan, cream cheese, fresh parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper into the sautéed mixture, stirring until the ingredients form a cohesive, aromatic stuffing.
- Generously fill each mushroom cap with the prepared stuffing, ensuring an even distribution across the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle a layer of grated mozzarella cheese atop each stuffed mushroom cap, creating a golden, melty topping.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, monitoring until the mushrooms become tender and the cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden crust.
- Transfer the stuffed mushroom caps to a serving platter, presenting them while warm for maximum flavor and enjoyment.
Notes
- Ensure mushrooms are thoroughly cleaned and patted dry to prevent excess moisture during baking.
- Chop stems finely for a smoother, more consistent stuffing texture that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing and a creamier stuffing consistency.
- For a gluten-free version, swap breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers to maintain the recipe’s structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg