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Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Button mushrooms filled with herbed cream cheese and topped with Parmesan

hot_biteEasyAmerican
Prep20 minCook25 minTotal45 minServes24Temphot
✓ vegetarian✓ gluten-free
⚠ Contains: 🥛 Dairy
Recipe
Ingredients
  • 24white button mushrooms(similar size)
  • 8 ozcream cheese(softened)
  • 0.25 cupParmesan cheese(grated)
  • 2 clovesgarlic(minced)
  • 2 tbspfresh chives(minced)
  • 1 tbspfresh parsley(minced)
  • 2 tbspbutter(melted)
  • smoked paprika(for garnish)
Make Ahead

Fill mushrooms up to 24 hours ahead. Refrigerate and bake when ready.

Instructions
  1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F
  2. 2Remove stems from mushrooms, wipe caps clean
  3. 3Finely chop stems
  4. 4Sauté chopped stems with garlic in butter until soft
  5. 5Mix cream cheese with sautéed stems, half the Parmesan, chives, and parsley
  6. 6Season with salt and pepper
  7. 7Fill mushroom caps with cheese mixture
  8. 8Top with remaining Parmesan
  9. 9Bake 20-25 minutes until golden and mushrooms are tender
  10. 10Garnish with paprika and serve warm
Notes
Pro Tips

Choose mushrooms of similar size for even cooking. Don't wash mushrooms - wipe with damp cloth. Using the chopped stems in filling maximizes mushroom flavor.

History & Origin

Stuffed mushrooms became a cocktail party staple in mid-century America, combining the earthy mushroom with rich, savory fillings perfect for entertaining.

Cocktail Pairings
Pairs Well With
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