5.0 from 12 votes
Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms (Low Carb)
Microwave-steaming your mushrooms before baking is the key to perfectly cooked Keto Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
34 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 326 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ounce package stuffing mushrooms
- ½ pound chorizo good quality
- 1 ounce package cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese grate it!
- ¼ cup crushed salted and roasted pecans
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cook the chorizo and garlic (optional) in a pan over medium heat, for 5-7 minutes, until fully cooked. Strain the chorizo over paper towels to remove the excess grease. Set aside.
- Remove the stems from each mushroom and wipe any dirt away with a paper towel. Separate mushrooms into two groups, by size. This will ensure that the mushrooms get the proper amount of steaming time in the microwave before baking.
- Arrange the smaller mushrooms on a plate, cap side down (gill side up), and cover with three layers of damp paper towels. Microwave for 2 minutes. Remove and place upside down to let any excess water drain off.
- Arrange the large mushrooms on a plate, cap side down (gill side up), and cover with three layers of damp paper towels. Microwave for 3 minutes. Remove and place upside down to let any excess water drain off.
- Add cream cheese and pecans to a bowl and mix until well combined. Add the strained chorizo and mix until well combined.
- Take a bit of the cream cheese mixture and add it to each mushroom cap. I like to add a generous amount and stuff each mushroom by hand.
- Bake for 10 minutes, middle rack of oven.
- Remove from oven. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Add a pinch of shredded cheese to each stuffed mushroom.
- Put back in the oven on the top rack for 3-4 minutes, until cheese has just melted. Let cool for 2 minutes.
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Notes
- If you happen to have any leftover cream cheese chorizo mixture, spread it on a cracker or tortilla chip as a quick snack while you wait for the stuffed mushrooms to be done.
Nutrition Information
Calories
326kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
186mg
(8%)
Potassium
54mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
493IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
206mg
(21%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 186mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 54mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 493IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 206mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.