There are many different types of edible mushrooms, and many ways to stuff them. Stuffed portabella mushrooms can be the basis of a light lunch, while traditional bread crumb stuffed mushrooms are a great party hors d'oeuvre. This page will help you learn how to make stuffed mushrooms.
- Stuffed mushrooms can reflect the creativity of the cook! They can be as simple as a mushroom cap that's been filled with a dab of Boursin and broiled, to elaborately concocted seafood creations. Use what you like, and don't be afraid to experiment.
What You'll Need to Make Stuffed Mushrooms
- 10 ounce package of white button mushrooms, washed and dried, stems removed
- 4 ounces of unsalted butter, melted, and divided
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
- 1 tablespoon onion, minced
- 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Baking dish
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
How to Make Stuffed Mushrooms
These basic bread crumb stuffed mushrooms are simple to make and sure to please!
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Dip the mushrooms in half of the melted butter, and place in the baking dish. Reserve the unused butter.
- Combine the parsley, onion, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and egg in a mixing bowl.
- Mix well.
- Fill each mushroom cap with the stuffing mixture.
- Sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top of the mushrooms, and drizzle the remaining butter on top as well.
- Bake the mushrooms for 15-20 minutes, until cooked through.
Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
This video tutorial will demonstrate how to make stuffed mushrooms using spinach, along with other various ingredients. Spinach is known to be extremely healthy, and is an excellent source of iron and other vitamins and minerals.
How to Saute Mushrooms
Sauteed mushrooms are shown by Tristan Blash of Hip Cooks in a Mahalo How to Cook video. The mushrooms are sliced thinly before sautéing. Sliced mushrooms should be rinsed but not left sitting in water as they absorb the liquid. Saute in butter and add fresh parsley and garlic along with salt and pepper for seasoning.
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Fast Facts
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Plan on two to three mushrooms per person as a cocktail hour hors d'oeuvre.
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Dip the mushrooms in half of the melted butter, and place in the baking dish. Reserve the unused butter.
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Add canned crabmeat, and double the number of mushrooms to create seafood stuffed mushrooms.
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Don't overcook the mushrooms, as the stuffing could dry out.
