Description
Rich and cheesy bite-sized holiday appetizers stuffed with cream cheese, parmesan, toasted pecans, and garlic. Baked until golden and tender, perfect for festive entertaining or make-ahead preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 baby bella or cremini mushrooms
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ medium onion, finely diced
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup roughly chopped pecans
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheet with parchment. Clean mushrooms and remove stems. Place caps hollow-side up on sheet. Finely chop stems for filling.
- Melt butter over medium heat. Sauté chopped stems, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper 4–5 minutes until soft and fragrant. Cool slightly.
- Combine sautéed mix with cream cheese, parmesan, pecans, and parsley. Stir until thick and well blended.
- Spoon or pipe filling into mushroom caps, mounding slightly.
- Bake 20–22 minutes until golden and mushrooms tender. Cool briefly, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Baby bella mushrooms hold shape best when baked.
Dry mushrooms well to avoid sogginess.
Toast pecans 3–4 minutes before mixing for deeper flavor.
Assemble ahead and refrigerate; bake before serving.
Broil briefly at end for crisp golden tops.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 22
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mushrooms
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: christmas stuffed mushrooms, holiday appetizers, cheesy mushroom bites, baked party snacks, festive vegetarian appetizer