Creamy Garlic Stuffed Mushroom Recipe: Easy Party Appetizer

Stuffed Mushroom Recipe: Cream Cheese Delights

This stuffed mushroom recipe fills mushroom caps with a garlicky cream cheese and Parmesan filling; bake until golden for a party favorite.

Why You’ll Love This Stuffed Mushroom Recipe

• Quick prep: Ready in under an hour.
• Creamy filling: A dreamy blend of cream cheese and Parmesan.
• Party-perfect: Bite-sized appetizers your guests will rave about.

Ingredients for Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

• 24 white button mushrooms, stems removed and rinsed
• 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tbsp green onions or chives, finely chopped
• ¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
• ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• Cooking spray

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, green onions, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Using a small spoon or piping bag, fill each mushroom cap generously with the cheese mixture.
4. Arrange stuffed mushrooms on the prepared sheet. For extra crunch, sprinkle with a pinch of breadcrumbs or more Parmesan.
5. Bake 20–25 minutes until mushroom cups are tender and topping is golden brown.
6. Let cool 5 minutes before serving—perfect for a cozy snack or elegant appetizer.

Tips, Variations & Serving Suggestions

Turn these garlic cream cheese mushrooms into your own signature appetizer:

• Bacon twist: Stir in cooked, crumbled bacon.
• Herb explosion: Add fresh parsley, thyme, or basil.
• Gluten-free: Skip breadcrumbs or use GF panko.

Nutrition Information

Per serving (4 mushrooms): 176 kcal | 16 g fat | 5 g protein | 3 g carbs | 44 mg cholesterol | 164 mg sodium.

Ready to impress your guests with this creamy, cheesy bite? Dive into this stuffed mushroom recipe now!

Recipe inspired by AllRecipes.com.