Stuffed Mushrooms are a delightful appetizer or side dish that showcases the earthy flavors of button mushrooms. Their natural shape and hollow caps make them perfect for stuffing with a variety of delicious fillings. This recipe provides a classic stuffing option using a combination of mushroom stems, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and garlic. The result is a flavorful and savory treat that can be served hot or at room temperature. However, the possibilities for stuffings are endless, offering a range of flavors and textures to suit your preferences. Whether you opt for creamy cheese, flavorful spreads, or even meat-based fillings, Stuffed Mushrooms are sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering or as a tasty appetizer for a special meal.
MAKES: At least 6 servings
TIME: 30 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 pound large button mushrooms
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs, preferably homemade
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Extra virgin olive oil as needed, plus oil for greasing the baking sheet
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Heat the oven to 400°F. Clean the mushrooms, trim off the bottoms of the stems, and remove the stems, taking care to leave the caps intact.
- Chop the mushroom stems and combine them in a bowl with the egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper to taste, and minced garlic.
- Stir in enough olive oil to make the mixture shiny, about 1-2 tablespoons.
- Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil. Stuff the mushroom caps with the stem mixture and place them on the baking sheet, stuffed side up.
- Bake the Stuffed Mushrooms until lightly browned on top, for about 15 minutes.
- Allow the mushrooms to cool slightly before serving, either hot or at room temperature. You can serve them on toothpicks or with napkins for easy handling.
10 MORE STUFFINGS SUGGESTIONS FOR BUTTON MUSHROOMS:
- Fill the mushroom caps with any of these additional stuffings or add them to the basic stuffing in the recipe. The options include flavorful cream cheese spreads, herbed goat cheese, crumbled blue, goat, or feta cheese, skordalia, tapenade, risotto, raw meat stuffing, meatballs, cooked crumbled sausage or chorizo, and minced raw or cooked shrimp, lobster, or crabmeat.
Stuffed Mushrooms, is a delightful appetizer that combines the earthiness of button mushrooms with a variety of delicious fillings. Whether you choose the classic stuffing of mushroom stems, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and garlic or explore the endless possibilities of other fillings, these savory treats are sure to impress your taste buds. Whether served hot or at room temperature, Stuffed Mushrooms make an elegant addition to any gathering or a tasty appetizer for a special meal. Get creative with your stuffings and let your culinary imagination take flight. Delight in the wonderful combination of flavors and textures that these Stuffed Mushrooms have to offer.
Enjoy these Stuffed Mushrooms as a delicious appetizer, incorporating different fillings to create a variety of flavors. Customize them to suit your taste and let your creativity shine in this versatile dish.
