How to Make the Perfect Stuffed Mushrooms

Italian · Medium · 35 min · 6 servings

Flavorful mushrooms filled with a delicious cream cheese mixture, perfect for parties.

Why this recipe works

This Stuffed Mushrooms recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 35 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 180 calories with 8g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.

What you will need

This recipe uses 14 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:

12 large mushrooms
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp fresh parsley
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 tbsp fresh basil

Step by step instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2: Prepare mushrooms

Remove stems from mushrooms and chop them finely.

Step 3: Make filling

In a bowl, mix chopped stems, cream cheese, parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, onion powder, oregano, and thyme.

Step 4: Stuff mushrooms

Fill each mushroom cap with the cheese mixture and place them on a baking sheet.

Step 5: Bake

Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.

Easy substitutions

Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:

cream cheese → ricotta cheese
parmesan cheese → feta cheese
breadcrumbs → crushed crackers

Common mistakes to avoid

Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:

Not cleaning the mushrooms properly before stuffing.
Overstuffing the mushrooms leading to a messy bake.
Forgetting to drizzle olive oil for moisture.

Nutrition facts

Per serving: 180 calories, 8g protein, 10g carbs, 12g fat, 2g fiber.

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