Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
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Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
Description
The Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe uses about 24 cremini mushrooms with their stems removed, creating small vessels for a flavorful filling. The filling combines cream cheese and Parmesan for creaminess and saltiness, while fresh garlic and parsley add aromatic notes. Crisp cooked bacon is folded into the filling and sprinkled on top to provide a smoky, crunchy contrast. Baking at 400°F softens the mushrooms and browns the filling's surface gently.
The final dish combines tender, earthy mushroom bases with a dense, creamy, and slightly crisp cheesy topping underscored by the sharpness of garlic and fresh parsley. Bacon pieces offer a distinct flavor and texture that pulls the appetizer together.
These are typically served warm as an appetizer or party snack, complementing gatherings or as an accompaniment in a larger meal. Baking until the tops brown helps prevent excess moisture for a balanced texture.
To avoid soggy mushrooms, clean them with a damp paper towel rather than soaking, and watch for the filling to brown lightly as a doneness cue. The mushrooms should feel soft but not waterlogged when done.
Ingredients
- 6 Bacon regular cut, strips
- 4 oz cream cheese softened, plain
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded or freshly grated
- 2 garlic minced or grated, cloves
- 2 Tbsp parsley finely chopped plus more for garnish, leaves
- 1/4 tsp salt fine sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 24 cremini mushrooms about 1 pound
Instructions
- Prep the mushrooms by cleaning them with a damp paper towel (See Note 1). Pinch the stems to remove them. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with oil and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon for about 3 minutes per side, until crisp and browned. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Chop into small bits and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the filling: cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Use a fork to mix and mash the ingredients together, then add half of the bacon bits. Continue stirring until incorporated. Divide the filling evenly between the mushrooms (use a small cookie scoop or about 2 teaspoons of stuffing per mushroom). Sprinkle the remaining bacon bits over the top.
- Arrange the mushrooms evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet, and bake for 15 minutes, until the mushrooms are softened and the tops have started to brown in spots (See Note 2.) Transfer the mushrooms to a serving platter, sprinkle with more parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Clean mushrooms using a damp paper towel to avoid excess moisture that causes sogginess.
- Watch for the filling to start browning to know when the mushrooms are done baking.
- Check that mushrooms feel soft when gently squeezed but are not overly watery.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 24stuffed mushrooms
Amount Per Serving
Calories 53 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 53kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 1g | |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 110mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 110IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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