Cheese-Stuffed Mushrooms

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Cheese-Stuffed Mushroom recipe for appetizers or side dishes
in Appetizer/Side

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

24 mushrooms
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs ( packaged )
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
190
Sugar
4g
Fat
15g
The cheese-stuffed mushrooms are a classic appetizer or side dish that can be traced back to Italian origins. Mushrooms make for an excellent vessel for stuffing burst with many flavors and textures, making for a delicious bite. The cheesy and herb bread crumb stuffing mixture takes advantage of the mushroom's umami flavor and adds another layer of mouth-watering savoriness and crunch. The best part is that it is effortless to prepare and can be served hot and fresh out of the oven.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Wash mushrooms; bunch them together, and slice off stems evenly.
3.Melt butter over low heat. Add garlic and green onions and sauté until translucent.
4.Add breadcrumbs and allow it to cook until golden brown while stirring often.
5.Remove the breadcrumb mixture from heat, and sprinkle in Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, basil, and pepper. Mix well.
6.Stuff each mushroom cap with breadcrumb/cheese mixture, and arrange all of the stuffed mushrooms into an oven-safe baking dish.
7.Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the stuffing is golden brown and the mushrooms are tender.

PROS

These cheese-stuffed mushrooms are an excellent source of vitamin D and antioxidants.

They make for a perfect appetizer or side dish to a meal or holiday gathering.
The cheese and breadcrumbs combined create a crispy and flavorful texture that will leave your taste buds wanting more.

CONS

Mushrooms can be challenging to clean correctly, and if not done adequately, they may have dirt or debris left behind.

Also, it can be easy to overstuff the mushrooms, leading to chewy or undercooked centers.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mushrooms contain beta-glucans, which are powerful compounds shown to regulate immune cell function and inhibit tumor growth and metastasis.
They are also high in antioxidants, aiding in reducing inflammation and supporting heart health. Furthermore, mushrooms are one of the few natural food sources of vitamin D, making them a beneficial nutritional addition to the body.

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