Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed Mushrooms are a favorite appetizer that can be made ahead of time!

Juicy mushrooms are filled with a rich cream cheese filling, topped with bread crumbs and baked until golden.

Stuffed Mushrooms with bread crumb topping

A Versatile Stuffed Mushroom Recipe

Stuffed mushrooms are delicious and easy to make.
Prepare these stuffed mushrooms ahead of time and bake just before serving.
They’re the perfect one or two-bite snack for any party.

ingredients to make Stuffed Mushrooms with labels

Ingredients for Stuffed Mushrooms

Mushrooms – Small brown, white, or cremini mushrooms, also known as baby bella mushrooms, are all great for stuffing. For a one-bite snack, choose white button mushrooms.

Filling – Cream cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic, and spices make the filling both easy and flavorful.

Topping – Seasoned breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and butter add a little crunch. Feel free to use seasoned Panko bread crumbs.

Variations

This stuffed mushroom recipe is delicious and the filling is really versatile.

Stir in cheddar cheese or mozzarella.
Add diced artichokes & chopped spinach (or even use leftover spinach artichoke dip).
Mix in your favorite seasonings or fresh herbs to add extra flavor.
For added flavor, try some shredded crab meat, Italian sausage, or bacon.

taking middle out of mushrooms to make Stuffed Mushrooms

ingredients in a bowl to make Stuffed Mushrooms filling

How to Make Stuffed Mushrooms

Clean the mushrooms and remove the stems.
Stir together the filling ingredients per the recipe below. Then, spoon the cream cheese mixture into the mushroom cavities.
Place on a baking sheet and sprinkle with the buttery topping. Bake until cooked and the topping is browned.

cooked Stuffed Mushrooms on a baking sheet

Holly’s Tips

Cleaning mushrooms: Gently wipe the mushrooms with a clean damp paper towel. Be careful not to soak them as they are like sponges and will soak up water.
Save the stems: The stems aren’t needed for this recipe but they can be chopped and added to rice, casseroles, or soups.
Use a small spoon or a tomato corer to remove some of the insides of the mushroom, making room for more filling.
Filling the Mushrooms: Use a spoon to fill the mushrooms or place the filling into a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off.

stack of Stuffed Mushrooms with a bite taken out of one

Make Ahead

The mushrooms can be prepared up to 48 hours ahead of time and stored covered in the fridge. Remove them from the refrigerator while the oven preheats and bake as directed.

You can freeze stuffed mushrooms before baking them. They will release a little bit more water, but still taste great. Bake them from frozen and add 5-8 minutes to the cooking time (depending on the size of the mushrooms).

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These mushrooms are such an easy appetizer; stuffed with a cheesy filling & topped with a crunchy breadcrumb topping!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a rimmed baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth or paper towel. Remove the stems and set aside for adding to soups or discard (*see note).
Place the mushroom caps on the prepared pan.
In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, parmesan cheese, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic (or garlic powder), salt and pepper. Mix with a hand mixer on medium until well combined.
Use a small spoon to fill the mushrooms or place the filling in a small sandwich bag and snip off the corner. Pipe the filling into each mushroom cap.
In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs, melted butter, and grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over the stuffed mushrooms.
Bake in the oven until the mushrooms are tender and the crumbs are browned, approximately 17-20 minutes.
Cool 5 minutes before serving.

For smaller mushrooms reduce the baking time.
Mushrooms can be cooked in the air fryer at 350°F for 6-8 minutes.
Use a small spoon or a tomato corer (which you can get at the dollar store) to scoop out the inside of the mushroom and fit more filling if the mushrooms are small.
The mushroom stems can be added to the filling or pan fried with garlic and stirred into into rice, casseroles, or soups.
Nutrition information estimates 16 mushrooms per pound and accounts for 2 mushrooms per serving. Information will vary based on the size of the mushrooms.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Appetizer, Party Food, Snack

Cuisine American

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