Irresistible Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms for Perfect Parties
Delicious Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms that are perfect for gatherings and parties, combining cream cheese, mozzarella, and spinach.
Equipment
- - Oven
- - Mixing bowl
- - Baking sheet
- Spatula
- - Cookie scoop
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 12 large Cremini or Button Mushrooms
- 12 oz Frozen Spinach, thawed or fresh spinach, steamed and squeezed dry
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, divided can substitute with Romano
- 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded can substitute with provolone
- 1 large Garlic Clove, minced fresh preferred
- Salt
- Black Pepper
For the Topping
- 1/3 cup Panko Bread Crumbs can substitute with regular breadcrumbs
- 1.5 tsp Olive Oil for moistened topping
Instructions
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Squeeze out excess moisture from the thawed spinach and transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Combine softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup of parmesan, shredded mozzarella, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in the bowl with spinach. Mix until creamy.
- Spray cleaned mushroom caps with olive oil and arrange on the baking sheet.
- Stuff each mushroom cap with the creamy cheese mixture using a spoon or small cookie scoop.
- In a small bowl, mix remaining parmesan, panko bread crumbs, and olive oil. Sprinkle generously over the stuffed mushrooms.
- Bake for about 20-24 minutes, or until filling is hot and topping is golden brown. For extra crispiness, turn on the broiler for the last minute.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or basil before serving.