These stuffed mushrooms will quickly become one of you go-to appetizers. They are quick, easy and delicious. I serve them at every holiday, and they never disappoint. Enjoy!
Prep Time15mins
Cook Time20mins
Total Time35mins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: easy, food processor
Servings: 24mushrooms
Equipment
Food processor optional
Ingredients
2 10ozboxes whole mushrooms (white or portobello)
6garlic cloves
3tbspbutter
½tspgarlic powder
crushed red pepper to taste (we like it spicy)
salt and black pepper to taste
½cupItalian style breadcrumbs
½cup(or more) water
⅓cupgrated Parmesan or Romano cheese
cooking spray of choice
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Wet a towel and gently clean off any dirt from the mushrooms. Carefully remove stems and set aside. If one or two break in the process, just add these caps to the stem pile. Line a baking tray with tin foil and place the cleaned mushroom caps on the tray, using a second tray if needed (do not spray the foil).
Fit your food processor with the metal blade. Turn the machine on and drop the garlic through the feeding tube (this will help to mince the garlic evenly). Turn off machine, scrap down the sides and add the mushroom stems to the work bowl. Pulse until finely chopped. You can also do this by hand, but be sure to mince the stems and garlic as finely as possible.
In a large sauté pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the mushroom stems, garlic, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, salt and black pepper. Cook until tender (about 3-4 minutes), stirring often. Lower heat, add the breadcrumbs and mix. Slowly add water until mixture is smooth and has a paste like texture. Turn off heat and add the cheese. Mix well. Add water little by little if mixture seems too dry. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Use a small spoon to stuff the mushrooms. Spritz the top of each mushroom with cooking spray of choice. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Notes
These stuffed mushrooms will quickly become one of you go-to appetizers. They are quick, easy and delicious. I serve them at every holiday, and they never disappoint. Enjoy!