Description
Delightfully creepy stuffed mushrooms filled with a savory cream cheese and herb mixture, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
Ingredients
- Fresh mushrooms (button or cremini)
- Cream cheese, softened (substitutes: ricotta or goat cheese)
- Grated cheese (Parmesan or mozzarella)
- Fresh garlic, minced (substitute: garlic powder)
- Fresh herbs (parsley and thyme)
- Bread crumbs (gluten-free if needed)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the mushrooms: Wipe the mushrooms with a damp cloth and remove the stems to create hollow spaces.
- Make the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, grated cheese, minced garlic, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in bread crumbs for added texture.
- Stuff the mushrooms: Fill each mushroom cap generously with the cheese mixture.
- Arrange on a baking sheet and drizzle olive oil over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
- Serve garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
For a fun twist, add chopped sun-dried tomatoes or sautéed spinach to the filling. Use a slice of olive or cherry tomato on top for extra appearance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: stuffed mushrooms, appetizer, Halloween recipe, spooky food