Stuffed Mushrooms
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Stuffed Mushrooms
Description
This recipe combines the earthy qualities of large cremini mushrooms with a flavorful filling consisting of crisp panko breadcrumbs, sharp pecorino cheese, fresh parsley, chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, crunchy pine nuts, and minced garlic. Salt and freshly ground black pepper season the filling for balance. The mushrooms are prepared cavity side up on a baking sheet, lightly drizzled with olive oil, and sprinkled with salt to enhance the mushroom's natural moisture and flavor.
Baking at 400°F for 18 to 22 minutes cooks the mushrooms through while browning the filling’s surface to a golden color, providing a textural contrast between the tender mushroom and the crisp, cheesy stuffing. A final garnish of parsley and optional red pepper flakes adds freshness and a hint of heat.
These stuffed mushrooms serve well as an appetizer or party snack, bringing a nutty, savory bite with layered textures and herbal notes.
Ingredients
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup pecorino cheese grated
- ½ cup parsley plus more for garnish, finely chopped
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes about 4, chopped, oil-packed
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt plus more for sprinkling, sea salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- 20 to 24 cremini mushrooms stemmed, large
- extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
- Pinches red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the panko, pecorino cheese, parsley, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, garlic, salt and several grinds of pepper.
- Place the mushrooms, cavity side up, onto the baking sheet. Drizzle the mushrooms with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Spoon the filling into the mushrooms, drizzle with more olive oil and bake until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and sprinkle with red pepper flakes, if desired. Season to taste and serve.
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