Rock Rousseau
Nov 24, 2019
Updated: May 24, 2020
These stuffed mushrooms are very easy to prepare ahead of time, just do everything except baking them in the morning, cover and refrigerate until ready to cook them right before the party. When ready to make, just place stuffed mushrooms onto the baking dish and pop them in the oven.
Whether it’s for 2 or 20, this stuffed mushrooms recipe will be a hit of the party. You can use either small baby bella mushrooms, medium ones, or large ones, depending if you’re making them for a big party or a private family evening.
12-15 medium sized mushrooms of your choice, stems removed and set aside
8 oz cream cheese
1 TBSN olive oil to saute
1 small shallot
3 TBSN garlic, minced
5-7 cilantro leaves
1 egg
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 TBSN onion powder
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 TBSN grated Parmesan cheese, for topping
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Prep: 15 minutes prep
Cook: 20 minutes
Ready: 35 minutes
Serves: 4-6
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. Wash your mushrooms and carefully take off the stems. Chop stems extremely fine, discarding tough end of stems, set aside.
3. Toss the mushroom caps lightly in olive oil and set aside.
4. Preheat a small cooking pan and 1 tbs of olive oil.
5. Chop the shallot and mushrooms stems into small pieces. Saute the chopped mushrooms and onion until tender.
6. Add minced garlic to the pan. Saute until fragrant and move the veggies to the small bowl to cool.
7. When garlic and mushroom mixture is no longer hot, stir in cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, cilantro, onion powder and egg. Mixture should be very thick. Using a little spoon, fill each mushroom cap with a generous amount of stuffing. Arrange the mushroom caps on prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake the stuffed mushrooms for 20 minutes making sure that the mushrooms are completely cooked and hot throughout.
9. Sprinkle the stuffed mushrooms with some more fresh grated Parmesan cheese and serve.
ITALIAN SAUSAGE STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Follow basic recipe and include these additional ingredients:
1/2 cup ground and browned Italian sausage
1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese for topping
1 TBSN minced parsley for topping
SPINACH & CHEESE STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Follow basic recipe and include these additional ingredients:
7 crispy bacon strips, crumbled and divided (5 in mix, 2 for topping)
3 oz fresh spinach
2 crispy bacon strips crumbled, for topping
CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Follow basic recipe and include these additional ingredients:
4 oz claw or lump crab meat
2 TBSN dill weed
2 TBSN fresh Parmesan cheese grated, for topping
BACON & JALAPENO STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Follow basic recipe and include these additional ingredients:
7 crispy bacon strips, crumbled and divided (5 in mix, 2 for topping)
3 jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 crispy bacon strips crumbled, for topping
MY BIG FAT GREEK STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Follow basic recipe and include these additional ingredients:
6 Kalamata olives, diced and divided (4 for mix, 2 for topping)
1/4 cup red onion diced
1/4 cup crumbled Feta cheese
1/4 cup broccoli floret, chopped finely
GOAT CHEESE STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Follow basic recipe and include these additional ingredients:
1 teaspoon rosemary leaves
One 3-inch sprig of rosemary
6 ounces fresh goat cheese, chopped
CHICKEN FAJITA STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Follow basic recipe and include these additional ingredients:
1 cup grilled chicken breast, finely chopped
1/4 cup red and green pepper, onion trio
6 oz. Monterrey Jack cheese, diced.
4 TBSN guacamole, for topping
HOT TEX MEX STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Follow basic recipe and include these additional ingredients:
3 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
2 TBSN hot sauce
2 teaspoons ancho cayenne pepper
1/4 cup spicy hot Italian sausage, ground and browned
LOBSTER STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Follow basic recipe and include these additional ingredients:
1/2 cup chopped lobster tail and claw meat.
2 TBSN Old Bay Seafood seasoning
VEGAN STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Follow basic recipe and include these additional ingredients:
Replace with Vegan-friendly cream cheese
Vegan Egg alternative
1/4 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped
1/4 cup red pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup yellow onion, diced
All types of edible mushrooms contain varying degrees of protein and fibre. They also contain B vitamins as well as a powerful antioxidant called selenium, which helps to support the immune system and prevent damage to cells and tissues.
Any robust red such as Zinfandel, Syrah/Shiraz or, if the dish contains cheese, Cabernet Sauvignon.