In this recipe, we’ll show you how to make easy stuffed mushrooms using just a few simple ingredients. Mushrooms are the perfect food. They’re healthy, delicious, and easy to prepare.
Stuffed mushrooms make an easy and scrumptious snack for any party. They can be a good addition to charcuterie boards and picnic baskets too.
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When we have stuffing as a side dish during the week or for the holidays, sometimes there is dressing leftover. This recipe is the perfect way to breathe new life into the tasty side dish. Whether you use a boxed stuffing mix or your own family heirloom homemade stuffing, these stuffed mushrooms will tick all your boxes. Lots of herby and savory flavor in one or two bites, depending on how big your mushrooms are when you add the stuffing.
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Mushrooms are a fantastic ingredient to cook with because they are so versatile. You can stuff them with all sorts of different things, and they make a great appetizer or main course.
In this recipe, we will show you how to make easy stuffed mushrooms using some simple ingredients. So, if you are looking for an easy and delicious dish to add to your repertoire, be sure to give these stuffed mushrooms a try.
How to Clean Mushrooms
The best way to clean mushrooms is to brush off any dirt with a brush or paper towel. However, this can be a bit time consuming.
Therefore, a quicker method for cleaning mushrooms is to gently shower them with a little water. Place the mushrooms in a colander or strainer and spray them with water until the dirt washes away. Then pat the mushrooms dry.
How to Make Easy Stuffed Mushrooms?
This is one of the simplest recipes to make. Just make the stuffing according to the package directions. Clean the mushrooms and remove the stems.
Add the stuffing mixture to the mushroom cavities. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil on a baking sheet. Place the mushrooms on the baking sheet and drizzle a bit more of the olive oil on top.
Bake and enjoy. It’s that simple!
If you like cheese like we do, when they are just out of the oven, sprinkle on a bit of freshly grated parmesan cheese.
How do you cut mushrooms for stuffing?
You don’t have to cut mushrooms for stuffing. Just go ahead and pop the stems off them and they are ready for the stuffing.
How Long do Cooked Mushrooms Last?
Sautéed mushrooms will last for seven to ten days when stored in the refrigerator. Stuffed mushrooms will last five to seven days depending on the ingredients used to stuff the mushrooms.
Can you Freeze Stuffed Mushrooms Before Baking?
Yes, you can. Just get your mushrooms prepared with the stuffing and freeze in a single layer on a parchment paper lined baking tray. Once frozen, you can transfer to an airtight container. They are safe to freeze up to three months.
Can you Freeze Stuffed Mushrooms?
Ideally, they should be frozen the day that they are stuffed for the best freshness. Freezing them before baking them lends for the best results, but you can freeze stuffed mushrooms already baked and cooled too. You can take the frozen little nuggets and place them on a baking tray still frozen. That way, they will thaw and bake at the same time. So easy!
- Prepare the stuffed mushrooms according to your favorite recipe. It is best not to bake them.
- Next, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Place the sheet in the freezer about 1 hour or until the mushrooms are frozen. This keeps them from sticking together in the freezer.
- Once frozen, remove the mushrooms from the baking sheet and place in a single layer in a freezer-safe bag.
- While it is best to have just one layer, if you are careful, you can place a piece of parchment paper on top of the first layer of stuffed mushrooms and add a second layer of mushrooms.
- Remove as much air as possible from the bag and seal.
- When freezing food, always label the container with what is inside and the date.
- Since these stuffed mushrooms are delicate, be careful not to place anything heavy on top of them in the freezer.
How to Reheat Stuffed Mushrooms?
They will not be quite as nice and firm as the day you first made them, but they can be reheated in the oven or an air fryer with great results.
Easy Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
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Kitchen Essentials
Ingredients
- 1 Box Stuffing Mix prepare according to package directions
- 28 Large Mushrooms (2 1/2-inch-diameter), stemmed
- 1/3 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Parmesan Cheese Shredded (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Make the stuffing mix according to the package directions.
- Drizzle a heavy large baking sheet with about 1 tablespoon olive oil, to coat. Spoon the filling into the mushroom cavities and arrange on the baking sheet, cavity side up.
- Drizzle remaining oil over the filling in each mushroom. Bake until the mushrooms are tender, and the filling is heated through and golden on top, about 25 minutes. Serve.
- If you like cheese like we do, when they are just out of the oven, sprinkle on a bit of freshly grated parmesan cheese.
