Description
Juicy baked mushrooms filled with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture, topped with golden breadcrumbs—perfect for appetizers or party snacks.
Ingredients
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- 16 medium cremini or button mushrooms, stems removed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Clean mushrooms and remove stems. Finely chop the stems and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and chopped mushroom stems. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
- Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese, Parmesan, mozzarella, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spoon filling into mushroom caps and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with melted butter. Sprinkle over the stuffed mushrooms.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or chives and serve warm.
Notes
- Use baby spinach for quicker cooking and a tender texture.
- Can be made ahead and baked just before serving.
- Try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed mushrooms
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 12mg