Description
Delight your guests this holiday season with these Best Christmas Stuffed Mushrooms. Packed with a savory blend of cream cheese, Parmesan, and fresh herbs, these bite-sized appetizers are perfect for festive gatherings. Easy to prepare ahead and baked to golden perfection, they balance creamy, cheesy flavors with tender mushrooms, making them a crowd-pleasing starter.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms
- 24 large white mushrooms (stems removed and reserved)
Filling
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ small onion (finely diced)
- ½ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- ½ cup cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Topping
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
- Extra Parmesan and parsley for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Mushrooms: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Clean the mushroom caps gently using a damp paper towel to remove any dirt and set them aside. Finely chop the reserved mushroom stems to prepare for the filling.
- Sauté Filling Ingredients: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped mushroom stems, diced onion, and minced garlic. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables have softened and the moisture has mostly evaporated. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Make Filling Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed mushroom mixture with the Italian-style breadcrumbs, softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Stuff Mushrooms: Spoon the filling evenly into each mushroom cap, pressing gently to pack the mixture in. Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Prepare for Baking: Brush the tops of the stuffed mushrooms lightly with melted butter and sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese over each for a delicious golden crust.
- Bake Until Golden: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. The mushrooms should be tender, and the tops should turn a lovely golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the mushrooms from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, and serve warm as a festive appetizer.
Notes
- You can prepare the filling and stuff the mushrooms ahead of time; simply cover and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- For a festive twist, add chopped sun-dried tomatoes or crumbled cooked sausage to the filling mixture for extra flavor.
- Use fresh mushrooms and avoid washing them under running water to prevent sogginess; clean with a damp cloth instead.
- These stuffed mushrooms are best served fresh but can be gently reheated in the oven if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed mushroom
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
