Description

Panko Herb Stuffed Mushrooms are a delicious, crispy, and flavorful appetizer. Tender mushrooms are filled with a savory mixture of panko breadcrumbs, herbs, Parmesan, and cream cheese, then baked to golden perfection. Perfect for weeknight snacks, holiday gatherings, or elegant dinner parties.

Ingredients

12 large button mushrooms

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

Salt and pepper, to taste

1/4 cup cream cheese, softened

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Instructions

Preheat Oven:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare Mushrooms:
Remove stems from mushrooms and set the caps aside. Finely chop the stems and set aside.
Cook the Filling Base:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped mushroom stems and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
Mix Filling:
Remove the skillet from heat and let it cool slightly. Stir in panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper, and cream cheese. Mix until the filling is creamy and holds together.
Stuff Mushrooms:
Fill mushroom caps with the prepared mixture, pressing gently to fill completely.
Bake:
Place stuffed mushrooms on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until mushrooms are tender and the topping is golden and crispy.

Notes

Mushroom Selection: Choose firm, large mushrooms with intact caps for the best stuffing results.

Filling Consistency: The filling should be creamy but firm enough to hold shape in the caps. Adjust cream cheese or panko if needed.

Baking Tips: Avoid overcrowding the sheet to allow even baking and crispiness.

Flavor Tweaks: Add a sprinkle of lemon zest or red pepper flakes for a subtle twist on the classic flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Mushroom Selection: Choose firm, large mushrooms with intact caps for the best stuffing results. Filling Consistency: The filling should be creamy but firm enough to hold shape in the caps. Adjust cream cheese or panko if needed. Baking Tips: Avoid overcrowding the sheet to allow even baking and crispiness. Flavor Tweaks: Add a sprinkle of lemon zest or red pepper flakes for a subtle twist on the classic flavor.
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American