Description
Best Christmas Stuffed Mushrooms: Savory, cheesy, and festive—these crowd-pleasing mushrooms make a perfect holiday appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 large white mushrooms, stems removed and finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup finely diced onion
- ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- Red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Clean the mushrooms and remove the stems, finely chopping the stems for the filling.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped stems and onion; cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Remove from heat and add cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy.
- Spoon the filling into the mushroom caps, packing generously.
- Place on the baking sheet and bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with extra parsley or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Make-ahead: Stuffed mushrooms can be assembled up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free cream cheese and cheese alternative.
- Adjust heat with red pepper flakes to taste.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 1–2 days; reheat in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4 stuffed mushrooms)
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Best Christmas Stuffed Mushrooms, Christmas appetizers, stuffed mushrooms, cheesy mushrooms, holiday appetizers, festive hors d'oeuvres