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Baked Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Baked Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
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Baked Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms offer a quick, flavorful appetizer combining earthy mushrooms with creamy cheese and vibrant spinach. Perfect for snacks, parties, or light dinners, this easy-to-make recipe blends savory stuffing with tender baked mushrooms for a wholesome and crowd-pleasing dish.

Ingredients

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Mushrooms

  • 12 medium button mushrooms, stems removed and chopped

Filling

  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Topping (optional)

  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Mushrooms: Gently wipe each mushroom cap clean with a damp cloth. Carefully remove the stems, keeping the caps intact, and set the stems aside for chopping as they will be used in the filling.
  2. Sauté Spinach, Garlic, and Stems: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped mushroom stems and minced garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Add fresh spinach in batches, stirring until wilted and excess moisture evaporates to prevent sogginess.
  3. Mix the Filling: Transfer the cooked spinach mixture to a bowl. Stir in softened cream cheese and grated Parmesan until creamy and well combined. Season the filling with salt and pepper to taste, blending all flavors thoroughly.
  4. Stuff the Mushroom Caps: Spoon the filling carefully into each mushroom cap, pressing slightly to fill completely. For a crunchy topping, sprinkle breadcrumbs gently on top of each stuffed mushroom, if using.
  5. Bake Until Golden: Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 20 minutes or until the tops are golden and mushrooms are tender. Optionally, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for a crispier top, watching carefully to avoid burning.

Notes

  • Choose fresh, firm mushrooms with dry caps for the best texture and flavor.
  • Squeeze cooked spinach in a clean towel to remove excess moisture and avoid soggy filling.
  • Use room temperature cream cheese for easier blending with other ingredients.
  • Don’t overfill the mushroom caps to prevent overflow and mess during baking.
  • Broiling at the end crisps the topping perfectly but watch closely to prevent burning.

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Keywords: baked mushrooms, stuffed mushrooms, spinach and cheese appetizer, vegetarian appetizer, party snacks, gluten free snack

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