Stuffed Mushrooms
	
		Savory stuffed mushrooms filled with a flavorful mixture of cheese, herbs, and breadcrumbs, perfect as an appetizer or party snack.
	 
	
		
							- Author: sarra
 
							- Prep Time: 15 mins
 
							- Cook Time: 20 mins
 
							- Total Time: 35 mins
 
							- Yield: 20 stuffed mushrooms 1x
 
							- Category: Appetizer
 
							- Method: Baking
 
							- Cuisine: American
 
							- Diet: Vegetarian
 
					
	 
	
		
		
			
- 20 large white mushrooms
 
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
 
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
 
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
 
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
 
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
 
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
 
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
 
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
 
- Salt and pepper to taste
 
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional, for drizzling)
 
		 
	 
	
		
		
			
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
 
- Clean mushrooms and remove stems. Chop stems finely and set aside.
 
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and mushroom stems for about 5 minutes, until softened.
 
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
 
- Remove from heat and stir in breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
 
- Spoon the mixture into mushroom caps and place on a baking sheet.
 
- Drizzle with melted butter if desired.
 
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender and tops are golden.
 
- Serve warm.
 
		 
	 
	
		Notes
		
			
- Use a small spoon or melon baller to hollow out mushrooms if needed.
 
- Substitute breadcrumbs with gluten-free crumbs for a gluten-free option.
 
- Add chopped cooked bacon or sausage for a meatier version.
 
		 
	 
	
		Nutrition
		
							- Serving Size: 2 stuffed mushrooms
 
							- Calories: 90
 
							- Sugar: 1g
 
							- Sodium: 180mg
 
							- Fat: 6g
 
							- Saturated Fat: 3g
 
							- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
 
							- Trans Fat: 0g
 
							- Carbohydrates: 6g
 
							- Fiber: 1g
 
							- Protein: 3g
 
							- Cholesterol: 10mg
 
					
	 
	
		Keywords: stuffed mushrooms, appetizer, vegetarian, party snack, easy baked mushrooms