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Christmas stuffed mushrooms filled with creamy cheese, herbs, and vegetables on a white plate
Callie Brooks

Christmas Stuffed Mushrooms

A festive and flavorful appetizer, these Christmas Stuffed Mushrooms combine savory cremini caps with a creamy, garlicky Parmesan filling. Perfect for your holiday table or winter parties, they're bite-sized, crowd-pleasing, and simple to make ahead.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 140

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb cremini mushrooms
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.125 tsp black pepper
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • spoon
  • knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Wipe mushrooms clean and remove stems. Finely chop stems.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté chopped onion and mushroom stems for 5–7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  3. In a bowl, combine the sautéed mixture with breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir in softened cream cheese until smooth.
  4. Spoon the filling into each mushroom cap, mounding it slightly.
  5. Arrange stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes until mushrooms are tender and tops are golden.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 0.7mg

Notes

Customize with crumbled bacon, spinach, or crab for variety. Use shallots for a sweeter flavor or swap Parmesan with Pecorino Romano. You can prep them the night before and bake just before serving — perfect for stress-free holidays!

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