Description
Delicious and savory stuffed cremini mushrooms filled with a flavorful mixture of panko breadcrumbs, pecorino cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, garlic, and herbs, baked to golden perfection. This appetizer is perfect for parties or a tasty snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated pecorino cheese
- ½ cup finely chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
- ¼ cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (about 4)
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt, plus more for sprinkling
- Freshly ground black pepper
Mushrooms
- 20 to 24 large cremini mushrooms, stemmed
- Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Pinches of red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, mix together panko breadcrumbs, grated pecorino cheese, chopped parsley, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, minced garlic, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
- Arrange Mushrooms: Place the stemmed mushrooms, cavity side up, on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle them lightly with olive oil and sprinkle a bit of salt over each mushroom.
- Stuff Mushrooms: Spoon the prepared filling evenly into each mushroom cap. Drizzle a little more olive oil over the stuffed mushrooms to enhance browning and flavor.
- Bake: Bake the stuffed mushrooms in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is beautifully golden brown on top.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with additional chopped parsley and optional red pepper flakes for a bit of heat. Season further to taste and serve warm as a delicious appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for a richer flavor and moist texture in the filling.
- Ensure mushrooms are cleaned gently with a damp cloth to avoid soaking them in water.
- Pine nuts can be lightly toasted before mixing to enhance their flavor.
- Red pepper flakes add a subtle heat, but they are completely optional based on your spice preference.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs or ground nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4 stuffed mushrooms
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
