If you have ever been invited to a holiday party or work event as a vegetarian, you know the sheer fear of 1) trying to come up with something to bring that is vegetarian and everyone will like, and 2) deciding if you can eat at said party. The good news is these vegetarian stuffed mushrooms are a crowd pleaser and vegetarian! These stuffed mushrooms with cream cheese are packed with garlic, thyme, and parmesan (yes, more cheese!) and topped with crunchy Italian bread crumbs.
here’s what you’ll need
The magic of these mushrooms in the cheesy and herby filling.
Mushrooms: The key ingredient! For this recipe, you will need button mushrooms. These are little mushrooms that are perfectly suited for being stuffed with cheese and eaten in one or two bites. Onions and Garlic: What recipe is complete without onions and garlic?? Breadcrumbs: I use Italian breadcrumbs to add some more flavor to this dish while keeping the ingredients list to a minimum. But you could use any type of bread crumbs or stale bread! Cheese: These use a combination of cream cheese and parmesan. You could also use herbed cream cheese for extra flavor or Neufchâtel instead of cream cheese for a lower-fat option. I always prefer to grate the parmesan cheese myself because the cheese that comes pre-grated usually has anti-caking agents that influence the flavor. Herbs and Seasonings: These mushrooms use a combination of fresh thyme and parsley and then a little salt and pepper.
here’s how to make them
Step 1: Prep the MushroomsPreheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Wipe the dirt off each mushroom. Pluck out the stems and chop them finely. Place the mushroom caps on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Step 2: Make the Flavor BaseHeat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and thyme. Cook until the onion is soft, about 3 minutes. Step 3: Add the StemsAdd chopped mushroom stems to the pan of onions and continue cooking until they release their moisture and evaporate for about 5 to 10 minutes. Step 4: Make the FillingRemove from heat and stir in all remaining ingredients until well blended. Carefully spoon a bit of mixture into each hollowed-out mushroom. Step 5: Bake ThemBake for 15 minutes or until golden brown, and then enjoy them as your new favorite finger food.
stuffed mushroom variations
Looking to switch up this vegetarian stuffed mushroom recipe? Try adding goat cheese or red pepper flakes for a spicy take. You could also try drizzling some pesto on top.
make it a full vegetarian appetizer spread
With these other tasty vegetarian appetizer recipes, you will have enough to feed a crowd!
Whipped Feta and Corn Crostini come together in minutes and feature fresh vegetables and salty feta. Avocado Pesto Pinwheels are kid-friendly, and everyone loves them! Roasted Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates are one of my ultimate favorites! Everyone is always surprised by how much they love them and then proceeds to ask me for the recipe! Olive Oil Bread Dip is filled with delicious herbs and keeps so well, making it the perfect appetizer!
