Mushroom Appetizer

Elevate your next gathering with this irresistible Mushroom Appetizer, a savory blend of creamy textures and rich flavors that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender button mushroom caps stuffed with a delectable mix of cream cheese, Parmesan, sautéed garlic, and crispy bread crumbs, this bite-sized dish is both elegant and easy to make. Each mushroom is topped with a hint of fresh parsley, then baked to golden perfection, creating a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s ready in under 40 minutes. Perfectly seasoned with a touch of olive oil, salt, and pepper, these savory stuffed mushrooms are ideal for holiday parties, dinner gatherings, or as a quick and delicious starter. A must-try recipe for mushroom lovers!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 16 pieces button mushrooms
• 120 grams cream cheese
• 50 grams Parmesan cheese
• 30 grams bread crumbs
• 2 pieces garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Clean the button mushrooms with a damp cloth and remove the stems, setting the caps aside.

Step 3

Finely chop the mushroom stems and garlic cloves.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped mushroom stems and garlic, cooking for 3-4 minutes until softened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 5

In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, sautéed mushroom stems and garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 6

Spoon the filling into each mushroom cap, pressing gently to pack the filling in.

Step 7

Place the stuffed mushroom caps on the prepared baking sheet, and drizzle the remaining olive oil on top.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the tops are golden brown.

Step 9

Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm. Enjoy your Savory Stuffed Mushroom Appetizer!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	533.2 grams (533.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1062

Total Fat 86.10g	110%
Saturated Fat 38.00g	190%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.40g
Cholesterol 166mg	55%
Sodium 2126mg	92%
Total Carbohydrate 42.30g	15%
Dietary Fiber 4.80g	17%
Total Sugars 12.70g
Protein 37.20g	74%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 651mg	50%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 1231mg	26%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.9%

Protein: 13.6%

Carbs: 15.5%