Description
Stuffed mushrooms with cream cheese and spinach make for an irresistible appetizer or side dish. With their savoury filling and delightful texture, these mushrooms are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 large button mushrooms
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Mushrooms
- Start by cleaning the mushrooms. Wipe them with a damp cloth to remove any dirt. Avoid washing them under water.
- Next, carefully remove the stems and set them aside. They will be used in the stuffing, so don’t discard them.
- Chop the mushroom stems finely. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped mushroom stems, onion, and garlic. Saute for around 5 min.
- Add the chopped spinach to the skillet. Stir for another 2-3 min.
Mixing the filling
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sautéed mushroom stem mixture, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Using a small spoon or a piping bag, fill each mushroom cap with the cream cheese and spinach mixture.
- Place the stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the tops are golden brown
Notes
Using cold cream cheese can make it difficult to mix the filling ingredients evenly. Always allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature before combining it with the other ingredients. Also, add a splash of white wine to the mushroom stem mixture while sautéing for an extra depth of flavor.
For added crunch, sprinkle some toasted breadcrumbs or crushed nuts on top of the mushrooms before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed mushroom
- Calories: 50 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg