Description
Savory stuffed mushrooms embody the essence of pizza lovers’ favorite flavors. Cheesy, herbed filling nestled in tender mushroom caps delivers a compact culinary experience you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 to 14 mushrooms
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese
- ⅓ cup (80 mL) mozzarella cheese, grated
- ⅓ cup (80 mL) pepperoni, chopped
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp (5 mL) Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mushroom Prep: Clean mushroom caps with a damp cloth, remove stems, and pat dry thoroughly to eliminate excess moisture.
- Cheese Mixture: Blend cream cheese, mozzarella, and Italian seasoning in a mixing bowl until smooth, creating a uniform texture that will hold the filling together.
- Filling Composition: Finely dice pepperoni and red onion, then gently fold into the cheese mixture to distribute ingredients evenly and create a flavorful stuffing.
- Stuffing Process: Generously fill each mushroom cap with the cheese and pepperoni blend, slightly mounding the filling above the mushroom’s surface for maximum flavor impact.
- Baking Stage: Arrange stuffed mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet with small gaps between each piece to ensure consistent heat circulation and even cooking.
- Finishing Touch: Bake for 15-18 minutes until mushrooms are tender, then broil for 2-3 minutes to achieve a golden-brown, crispy top without burning, watching carefully to prevent overcooking.
Notes
- Moisture Management: Remove excess liquid from mushrooms using paper towels to prevent soggy, watery appetizers.
- Cheese Consistency: Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature for smoother, easier blending and more even distribution.
- Even Filling Technique: Use a small spoon to create uniform stuffing, ensuring each mushroom gets equal amounts of delicious pepperoni and cheese mix.
- Broiling Precision: Watch carefully during final 2-3 minutes to achieve perfect golden-brown top without burning the delicate mushroom caps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg