Here’s a detailed recipe for delicious stuffed mushrooms:
Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
Ingredients:
- Mushrooms: 500g (large white or cremini mushrooms, stems removed)
- Cream Cheese: 200g (softened)
- Garlic: 2-3 cloves, minced
- Parmesan Cheese: 50g, grated (or nutritional yeast for a vegan option)
- Breadcrumbs: 1/2 cup (you can use panko for extra crunch)
- Fresh Parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Pepper: to taste
- Optional Add-ins: cooked sausage, spinach, or herbs (like thyme or oregano)
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
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Prepare the Mushrooms:
- Clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth. Gently remove the stems and chop them finely. Set the caps aside.
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Sauté the Filling:
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped mushroom stems and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
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Mix the Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed mushroom stems, softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. If you’re adding any optional ingredients (like cooked sausage or spinach), mix those in as well.
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Stuff the Mushrooms:
- Drizzle the mushroom caps with the remaining olive oil and season with a little salt and pepper.
- Use a spoon to generously fill each mushroom cap with the cream cheese mixture.
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Bake:
- Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet and bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and the filling is heated through.
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Serve:
- Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm as an appetizer or a side dish.
Tips:
- Feel free to customize the filling by adding other ingredients like chopped sun-dried tomatoes, olives, or different cheeses.
- For a spicy kick, you can add red pepper flakes to the filling.
Enjoy your delicious stuffed mushrooms!
