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Christmas Stuffed Mushrooms

Savory baby bell or cremini mushroom caps filled with a rich mixture of cream cheese, Parmesan, pecans, aromatics, and fresh parsley, then baked until tender with lightly golden tops.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas Stuffed Mushrooms
Cook Time: 26 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 oz cream cheese brought to room temperature for easier blending
  • 20 baby bella or cremini mushrooms ideally about 1–1½ inches across
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely minced
  • 2 garlic cloves freshly minced
  • 1/3 cup pecans chopped
  • 1/2 medium onion cut into a fine dice
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated for optimal melting
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter such as Kerrygold
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper preferably freshly ground
  • Additional fresh parsley for finishing
  • A small amount of olive oil for lightly greasing the baking sheet

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil.
  • Carefully separate the stems from the mushroom caps. Finely chop the removed stems and reserve them. Position the empty mushroom caps on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped mushroom stems and sauté for approximately 5 minutes, continuing until most of their released moisture has cooked away.
  • Stir the diced onion, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper into the skillet. Continue cooking for another 1–2 minutes, or until the onion begins to soften.
  • Transfer the cooked mushroom mixture to a mixing bowl and allow it to cool slightly.
  • Add the softened cream cheese, chopped parsley, and most of the grated Parmesan and pecans to the bowl, setting aside 1 tablespoon each of Parmesan and chopped pecans for the topping.
  • Mix thoroughly until the ingredients form an evenly combined, cohesive filling.
  • Spoon the prepared cheese mixture into each mushroom cap, dividing the filling among all 20 mushrooms.
  • Scatter the reserved 1 tablespoon of Parmesan and 1 tablespoon of chopped pecans evenly over the filled mushroom caps.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the mushrooms are slightly tender and the tops have developed a golden appearance.
  • Remove the stuffed mushrooms from the oven, garnish with additional fresh parsley, and serve.
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