Italian Stuffed Mushrooms
Baby bella mushrooms are stuffed with garlicky, herby breadcrumbs and plenty of cheese. They make for an easy appetizer or a simple side dish. Stuff them ahead of time and bake them off when you're ready.
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 1234kcal
Equipment
- Large baking sheet
- Medium mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Spoon or small scoop
Ingredients
- ½ cup Italian-style dried bread crumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 2 tablespoons Italian parsley fresh, chopped
- 1 tablespoon mint leaves fresh, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil or measure with your heart
- 28 large white mushrooms approximately 2½ inches in diameter, stemmed
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare filling: Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, parsley, mint, salt, and pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and mix until evenly combined.
- Prepare baking sheet: Drizzle a large baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and spread it evenly to coat the surface.
- Remove stems: Gently twist and pull the stems from the mushrooms to remove them without breaking the caps.
- Stuff mushrooms: Use a spoon or small scoop to fill each mushroom cavity with the prepared filling. Press gently to pack the filling securely. Arrange the stuffed mushrooms cavity side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle with oil: Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the filling in each mushroom to enhance flavor and promote browning.
- Bake mushrooms: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is golden brown on top.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm as a savory appetizer or side dish.
Notes
Serve with a side of marinara or garlic aioli for dipping.
For extra richness, sprinkle shredded mozzarella or additional Parmesan on top before baking.
Add finely chopped mushroom stems to the filling mixture for less waste and more flavor.
For a crispy topping, mix some panko bread crumbs with olive oil and sprinkle over the filling before baking.
For extra richness, sprinkle shredded mozzarella or additional Parmesan on top before baking.
Add finely chopped mushroom stems to the filling mixture for less waste and more flavor.
For a crispy topping, mix some panko bread crumbs with olive oil and sprinkle over the filling before baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 1234kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 92g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 56g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 1717mg | Potassium: 2376mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1435IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 605mg | Iron: 8mg