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Best Christmas Stuffed Mushrooms

Best Christmas Stuffed Mushrooms

Quick to prepare and bursting with holiday flavor, Best Christmas Stuffed Mushrooms are the perfect appetizer to wow your guests. They're a delicious tribute to family gatherings, elevated for modern tastes and busy schedules.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mushroom Caps:
  • 1 pound large cremini mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Stuffing:
  • 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable broth

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Clean the mushrooms. Gently wipe the mushroom caps with a damp cloth. Remove the stems and finely chop them for the stuffing (if desired).
  3. Prepare the caps. Drizzle mushroom caps with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Make the stuffing. In a medium bowl, mix together the cooked quinoa, breadcrumbs, chopped walnuts, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped mushroom stems(if desired),olive oil, salt, and pepper. Adding the broth is to moisten the filling.
  5. Stuff the mushrooms. Spoon the stuffing into each mushroom cap, packing it slightly.
  6. Bake. Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the stuffing is golden brown.
  7. Serve. Garnish with extra parsley (optional) and serve hot.

Notes

To maximize flavor and ensure perfectly cooked Best Christmas Stuffed Mushrooms, start with high-quality, fresh cremini mushrooms. Don't overcrowd the baking sheet. If the stuffing seems dry, add a little more vegetable broth, one teaspoon at a time, until it's moist but not wet. For a richer flavor, try browning the chopped mushroom stems with garlic in olive oil before adding them to the stuffing mixture. A touch of cream cheese in the stuffing adds a creamy texture. Adjust seasoning according to taste. Finally, a quick broil for the last minute of baking will achieve a golden crust.