Description
Delight your guests this holiday season with the Best special occasion Stuffed Mushrooms, a savory appetizer that captures the essence of festive flavors in every bite. These tender mushroom caps are filled with a creamy mixture of cheese, garlic, and herbs, topped with crunchy pecans for added texture. Each mouthful is bursting with rich taste while remaining light and satisfying. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a side dish, these stuffed mushrooms are sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 baby bell or cremini mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- ½ medium onion, finely diced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup roughly chopped pecans
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley (extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Clean the mushrooms by wiping them gently with a damp cloth and remove the stems.
- In a mixing bowl, melt the butter over medium heat, then add minced garlic and diced onion. Sauté until soft and fragrant.
- Chop the reserved mushroom stems and add them to the mixture along with salt and pepper. Stir in softened cream cheese, followed by grated parmesan cheese and chopped pecans until well combined.
- Generously spoon the filling into each mushroom cap and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown on top. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 stuffed mushrooms (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg