A warm tray of stuffed mushrooms feels instantly festive, and these come together quickly for any holiday gathering. Soft mushroom caps are filled with a cozy, garlicky, breadcrumb mixture that bakes up golden and aromatic. They make the perfect Christmas appetizer, simple, comforting, and always the first to disappear.
Ingredients
- 16 large white mushrooms, stems removed and finely chopped
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup finely diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Sauté the chopped mushroom stems, butter, onion, and garlic over medium heat until soft.
- Stir in breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
- Spoon the filling into each mushroom cap and arrange on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil and bake 18-20 minutes, until golden on top.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Tip
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or swap in seasoned breadcrumbs.
A cozy holiday appetizer like this deserves a spot on your Christmas board, save it for later!
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Classic Christmas Stuffed Mushrooms
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 16 stuffed mushrooms 1x
Description
Cozy holiday stuffed mushrooms baked until golden.
Ingredients
16 large white mushrooms, stems removed and finely chopped
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/3 cup finely diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2–3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Sauté the chopped mushroom stems, butter, onion, and garlic over medium heat until soft.
3. Stir in breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
4. Spoon the filling into each mushroom cap and arrange on the baking sheet.
5. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and bake 18-20 minutes, until golden on top.
6. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Add red pepper flakes or seasoned breadcrumbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American