These Easy Stuffed Mushrooms filled with crispy panko breadcrumbs, two kinds of cheese, buttery mushrooms, green onions and garlic are full of flavor and a perfect appetizer or side dish for any occasion!
16ouncesBaby Bella (cremini) or white mushrooms, cleaned, each about 1½ to 2 inches in diameter
4tablespoonsbutter
¼cupthinly sliced green onions, white and light green parts only
2clovesgarlic, minced (about 1 heaping to 2 teaspoons)
¾cupseasoned panko breadcrumbs
½cupshredded mozzarella cheese
2tablespoonsshredded or grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper, to taste
chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Spray a baking dish with cooking spray (use whatever size dish you need to fit all the mushrooms; I used an 11x7-inch dish).
Prepare the Mushrooms
Gently remove the stems from the mushrooms (either give the stem a gentle push to one side or twist it gently until it pops off).
Place the mushroom caps, cavity-side up, in the baking dish.
Finely chop the mushroom stems; set aside.
Make the Filling
In a medium skillet (I use a 10-inch skillet), melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the chopped mushroom stems, green onions and garlic; sauté, stirring frequently, until softened and the watery liquid released from the mushroom stems has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
Turn off the heat and add the panko breadcrumbs; stir until well-combined.
Add the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses; stir until well-combined.
Taste the filling and season with salt and/or pepper as needed.
Stuff the Mushrooms & Bake
Spoon the filling into the mushroom caps. When you start stuffing these, it's going to seem like there is too much filling, but make sure you use it all. I first go around and stuff each cavity, gently pressing the filling down inside. Then I go back around again and top the mushrooms with the rest of the filling. The mushrooms should be heaping full when you are done.
Bake for 30 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender but still slightly firm and the tops are golden brown.Be careful not to overcook these, as the mushrooms can becometoo soft. If, after 30 minutes, the mushrooms are done but the tops are not quite golden brown, I would put them under the broiler for a minute or two to brown rather than continue baking them.
Serve immediately. If desired, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
Recipe Notes
The number of stuffed mushrooms you get will vary depending on how many mushrooms are in the package.
Try to select mushrooms that are all about the same size so they cook evenly and so you get the perfect stuffing-to-mushroom ratio.
No green onions? Use finely chopped regular onions or shallots.
Feel free to change up the cheeses (I've made these with all cheddar, and they were just as good).
I don't recommend making these ahead of time because the panko will get soggy.
The estimated calories shown are based on a yield of 21 stuffed mushrooms that are all about the same size. Since each package of mushrooms can have various sizes and quantities, actual calories may be different.
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