Description
These White Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms are a delicious appetizer featuring savory mushrooms filled with a flavorful mixture of cheeses, herbs, and breadcrumbs. Perfect for parties or as a starter for a special meal.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup finely diced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Prepare mushrooms: Arrange the mushroom caps cavity-side up on the sheet after removing the stems.
- Make filling: In a skillet, sauté butter, garlic, onion, mushroom stems, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Remove from heat and mix in breadcrumbs, cheddar, Parmesan, parsley, and cream.
- Fill mushrooms: Spoon the filling into each mushroom cap.
- Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes until mushrooms are tender and tops are golden.
- Serve: Serve warm, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes to the filling.
- Mushrooms can be assembled ahead and refrigerated up to 6 hours before baking.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed pork rinds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed mushrooms
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
