Description
These Christmas Stuffed Mushrooms are the perfect holiday appetizer! Baby bell or cremini mushrooms are stuffed with a creamy, cheesy filling and topped with pecans for a festive and delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 baby bell or cremini mushrooms
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 4 oz softened cream cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (reserve 1 tbsp)
- 1/3 cup roughly chopped pecans (reserve 1 tbsp)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Mushrooms
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
- Remove the stems from the mushrooms, finely chop the stems, and set them aside.
- Arrange the mushroom caps on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 2: Cook the Mushroom Stems
- In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped mushroom stems and cook for about 5 minutes, or until most of the moisture has evaporated.
- Stir in the onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the onion softens.
- Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and let it cool slightly.
Step 3: Prepare the Cheese Filling
- To the bowl with the mushroom mixture, add the cream cheese, Parmesan (reserving 1 tbsp), parsley, and pecans (reserving 1 tbsp).
- Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Step 4: Stuff the Mushroom Caps
- Fill each mushroom cap with the cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle the tops with the reserved Parmesan cheese and pecans.
Step 5: Bake and Serve
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the mushrooms are slightly softened.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with additional parsley.
- Serve warm and enjoy your festive stuffed mushrooms!