Mouth-Watering Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
If you're looking for a bite-sized appetizer that everyone will love, this stuffed mushroom recipe is the perfect choice! The creamy filling and savory flavors will have your guests asking for more.
Ingredients
- 12 whole fresh mushrooms (small, such as cremini)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- cup grated Parmesan cheese
- teaspoon ground black pepper
- teaspoon onion powder
- teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
Directions
Step 1: Begin by gathering all your ingredients. Preheat your oven to 350F (175C). Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Step 2: Use a damp paper towel to clean the mushrooms, then carefully remove the stems. Chop the stems finely, discarding the tough ends.
Step 3: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and chopped mushroom stems. Cook until the moisture from the stems evaporates, taking care not to burn the garlic. Set the mixture aside to cool.
Step 4: In a mixing bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. The mixture will be quite thick.
Step 5: Use a teaspoon to fill each mushroom cap generously with the cream cheese mixture. Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 6: Bake the mushrooms in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until they are hot and the filling is bubbling. Serve warm and enjoy!
Cook's Notes
You can assemble the stuffed mushrooms ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for a day or two. When you're ready to serve, just bake them until hot.
If you're looking for a twist, you can substitute Parmesan with Gruyre cheese for a different flavor. Adding 2 tablespoons of bread crumbs or panko on top will give them an extra crunch!
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 90 per serving
- Total Fat: 8g (11% DV)
- Saturated Fat: 4g (22% DV)
- Cholesterol: 21mg (7% DV)
- Sodium: 97mg (4% DV)
- Total Carbohydrates: 2g (1% DV)
- Protein: 2g (4% DV)
- Calcium: 39mg (3% DV)
Note: Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may vary depending on your specific calorie needs.

Comments
George Scott
10/05/2025 09:10:10 PM
Great recipe! My husband absolutely loved it, which is a big deal. I decided to take advice from other reviewers and included 1/4 cup of seasoned breadcrumbs, reduced the amount of cream cheese to about 2/3 of what the recipe recommended, and doubled the amount of white mushrooms by using 2 10oz packages. While adding crabmeat might have enhanced the dish further, I found it unnecessary. Overall, I kept it budget-friendly, fast, and simple!
Anna Young
10/06/2025 02:09:27 AM
Fantastic! These stuffed mushrooms were a hit at the party and disappeared within minutes. First of all, make sure you have 30 button mushrooms (2 packages). I was surprised to see some reviews complaining about too much stuffing in just 12 mushrooms – use common sense! To avoid them toppling over, I added about 10 chopped chives, skipped the stems, topped them with Italian breadcrumbs, and coated the mushrooms in a mixture of melted butter and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice before baking. Following a suggestion, I used a Ziploc bag to easily fill the mushrooms without creating a mess. The result? Absolutely delicious!
Karen Mitchell
10/05/2025 02:23:19 PM
I made some modifications to the recipe by using only 4 oz of cream cheese and adding around half a cup of gluten-free flavored breadcrumbs. I kept everything else the same. I brushed the mushrooms with olive oil and placed them in a small muffin tray to keep their shape while cooking. The result was absolutely delicious!
Emily Carter
10/03/2025 12:42:22 PM
I tried making this dish but I usually prefer using a breading type stuffing with herbs and a little prosciutto, which turns out fantastic. This time, I made it with four times the ingredients and 48 mushrooms, but ended up having a lot of cream cheese mixture leftover, even with a generous filling. I used Fat Free cream cheese, but the recipe ended up being overwhelmingly dominated by the cream cheese flavor. It felt heavy in the stomach even two hours later. I don't think I'll be making this recipe again. I'd suggest skipping the cream cheese and going for a bread crumb filling instead, as it would be much lighter. This recipe seems to be all about the cream cheese, so only those who really love it might enjoy it. Alternatively, you could try halving the cream cheese and adding breadcrumbs to the other half to see if it balances out better.
Rebecca Jackson
10/06/2025 07:29:15 PM
I made these for the Superbowl party and they turned out so tasty! I combined melted butter with the seasoning for the filling, added panko for extra crunch, and coated the mushroom tops with the mixture. Absolutely delicious!
Samuel Carter
10/04/2025 04:51:02 PM
Followed the recipe precisely, except skipped the cayenne for a milder taste. Absolutely delicious!
Patricia Rivera
10/06/2025 03:36:14 PM
I absolutely loved this recipe! I was able to make 14 large mushrooms with it. After reading through all the reviews, I decided to cook up 3 thick slices of bacon first. Once the bacon was cooked, I used the grease to sauté the garlic and mushroom stems. I also added green onions, doubled the amount of onion powder, and increased the Parmesan cheese. I topped it off with panko breadcrumbs. Despite not being a fan of mushrooms myself, I prepared these for my partner and we both couldn't get enough of them! They were so good that I ended up buying more cream cheese to make them again. Next time, I might add more spices to balance out the creaminess, but overall, they were delicious and I'm sure they would be just as tasty without any adjustments!