Whole Baked Mushrooms with Mozzarella Recipe
This simple and delicious recipe features whole baked button mushrooms filled with a flavorful mozzarella cheese mixture. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish, these baked mushrooms are enhanced with garlic, fresh parsley, and Italian seasoning, delivering a warm and cheesy bite in every mushroom cap.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms
- 16 large button mushrooms, stems removed
Cheese Mixture
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Other
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella cheese, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Prepare Mushrooms: Brush the mushroom caps on the outside with olive oil to ensure they remain moist and develop a slight golden hue during baking. Arrange them stem-side up in the prepared baking dish.
- Stuff Mushrooms: Spoon the prepared cheese mixture generously into each mushroom cap, filling them evenly for a balanced flavor in every bite.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the mozzarella cheese is melted, golden, and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with extra fresh parsley for a touch of color and freshness. Serve warm to enjoy the gooey, cheesy mushrooms at their best.
Notes
- Use fresh, large button mushrooms for best results; smaller mushrooms may require less baking time.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the cheese mixture.
- This recipe can be made ahead by preparing the stuffed mushrooms and refrigerating them; bake right before serving.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure all seasonings and cheese are certified gluten-free.
Keywords: baked mushrooms, mozzarella stuffed mushrooms, easy appetizer, Italian appetizer, cheesy mushrooms, garlic mushrooms
