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Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

Make Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe: golden, creamy stuffed mushrooms ready in about 43 minutes — perfect for parties and cozy nights.

Ingredients

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prep the Mushrooms

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a rimmed rectangular baking sheet by lining it with parchment and brushing or spraying it lightly with oil. Gently wipe each large white button or cremini mushroom cap with a damp paper towel, twist out the stems and set the caps aside in a large mixing bowl. Finely mince all of the reserved stems and keep them in a small bowl. Toss the caps with one tablespoon of olive oil, a light pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, then arrange them cavity-side up in a single neat row on the prepared rectangular baking sheet so they rest evenly and won’t tip while being filled.

Step 2: Sauté Aromatics and Mushroom Stems

In a shallow pan (shown off-stove as the resulting vessel) melt the butter with the remaining olive oil until it begins to foam, then add the finely minced yellow onion and cook gently until translucent and soft. Add the minced mushroom stems and continue cooking until they release moisture and most of the liquid evaporates, the mixture becoming dry with light golden flecks. Stir in minced garlic and a pinch of crushed red pepper if using, season with 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, then deglaze briefly with the white wine or broth until the pan releases its browned bits and the mixture looks moist but not wet. Remove from heat and let the sauté cool for several minutes so it won’t melt the cheeses.

Step 3: Build the Creamy Filling

In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until silky, then fold in 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan and the breadcrumbs until the texture becomes thick and slightly grainy. Add the cooled mushroom-onion mixture, 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley, optional chives, and thyme; fold gently until the filling is cohesive, creamy but with visible flecks of mushroom, herb, and toasted breadcrumb. The final filling should hold together when pressed with a spoon and be easy to mound into the mushroom cavities. Taste and adjust seasoning with a touch more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 4: Stuff, Top, and Arrange to Bake

Using a small spoon or teaspoon measure, press a rounded mound of the filling into each mushroom cap, overfilling slightly to create a domed top that will brown attractively. Place each stuffed cap back on the same rectangular parchment-lined baking sheet, keeping them evenly spaced. Finish by sprinkling the tops evenly with the remaining grated Parmesan so each dome has a light, even layer of cheese that will crisp and color in the oven. This sheet is now your single rectangular baking geometry for roasting.

Step 5: Roast, Rest, and Serve Warm

Bake the sheet at 400°F (200°C) until mushrooms are tender, filling is hot and the tops show golden, blistered spots—about 15–18 minutes—then optionally broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for a deeper golden finish while watching closely. Remove the rectangular sheet to the cool surface and let the mushrooms rest for 5 minutes so the filling firms slightly. Transfer the warm stuffed mushrooms to a rectangular serving tray (or serve directly on the same sheet) and garnish with more chopped parsley and lemon wedges for squeezing over the top. Serve immediately while the tops are crisp and the interior remains creamy.

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