We love serving small mushrooms as appetizers, like in our Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms, Chicken Stuffed Mushrooms, and Gouda and Bacon Mushrooms, since they are bite-sized and easy to eat. This simple stuffed mushrooms recipe is a tried and true favorite you’ll love! This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.
Easy Stuffed Mushroom Recipe
When I sat down to create the Natashas Kitchen Cookbook, I knew I wanted to include a great stuffed mushroom recipe, and this one does not disappoint! Even my kids love this one and it’s always fun to see my teenage son pile these onto his plate when I make them (he’s a real fan of these!). Most of the recipes in my cookbook are new and not on my blog and I admit it was challenging to keep all of these recipes a secret for the past 2 years (I don’t believe in secret recipes!). I am excited to finally share this special cookbook recipe with you! These decadent appetizers come together quickly and disappear just as fast. The rich stuffing is perfectly complimented by the earthy mushroom caps. In fact, the baked-to-perfection gooey filling looks so delicious on a serving dish that your guests will barely be able to resist a taste! And they are simple to make and share.
Stuffed Mushrooms Video
See Natasha assemble and bake these delicious cream cheese stuffed mushrooms in minutes. Check out her tip on how to prep the mushrooms in seconds!
Ingredients
The ingredients for stuffed mushrooms are easy-to-buy staples that come together to create the perfect bite-sized appetizer.
Bacon – regular cut is best so the crispy bacon crumbles and mixes into the filling Cream cheese – be sure it’s softened so the ingredients mix evenly into the cream cheese Parmesan cheese – shredded or freshly grated will mix and melt nicely into the filling Garlic – use fresh cloves minced or grated Parsley – finely chopping, plus more for garnish—that pop of green looks so great with the earthly brown mushroom Salt and pepper – seasoning the filling helps to balance the flavors. A little salt goes a long way so don’t overdo it. Cremini mushrooms – the size and flavor of cremini are perfect for this dish, but you can substitute button or white mushrooms if needed. Baby Portobello mushrooms will work, but if the mushrooms are larger, you’ll need to increase the baking time (See our cleaning tips below)
How to Make Stuffed Mushrooms
It’s so simple to make stuffed mushrooms with cream cheese filling. Follow these easy steps.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees, and then grease a rimmed baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil. Using your fingers, prepare the mushroom caps by pulling the mushroom stems off (there’s no need to scoop out the mushroom). Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes per side until crisp and browned, drain on paper towels then chop into small pieces. You can also make oven-baked Bacon or even Air Fryer Bacon. Mix using a fork to mash the cream cheese, parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper together in a medium bowl. Stir in half the bacon bits and stuff each mushroom cap with 2 tsp of filling (a small cookie scoop makes it easy). Sprinkle the remaining bacon bits over the top. Space the mushrooms evenly on the prepared baking pan, and then bake for 15 minutes. When the mushrooms are starting to brown and are softened, remove from the oven and transfer to a serving platter. Then sprinkle with the remaining parsley.
How to Serve Stuffed Mushrooms
This classic stuffed mushroom recipe is great for casual parties and holiday menus alike. We love them as appetizers but they also work great as a side dish or even a main course (mushrooms have a great meaty quality to them!). Stuffed mushrooms pair well with:
A Fresh Salad – try our Caprese Salad, or Caesar Salad Any Protein – Pan-Seared Steak, Roast Chicken or Pork Tenderloin Vegetable Sides – Roasted Cauliflower or Au Gratin Potatoes For a Holiday feast with Prime Rib, Spatchcock Turkey, or Baked Ham
Follow our Make-Ahead section below for suggestions on how to serve stuffed mushrooms at a party. Then, simply arrange mushrooms on a festive serving plate or even a deviled egg platter. This easy stuffed mushrooms recipe is a crowd-favorite with cream cheese, bacon, and garlic stuffed into a savory, bite-sized mushroom cap. They are the perfect appetizer for your next potluck or holiday meal, but be sure to make a double batch, because they won’t last long!
Prep Ahead – make the filling and store it in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days before filling and baking. Assemble Ahead – stuff the mushrooms, cover, and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days. To Refrigerate Leftover Stuffed Mushrooms: store cooked and cooled mushrooms in an airtight container for up to 5 days To Reheat Stuffed Mushrooms: Heat in a 400˚F oven or 350˚F air fryer until warmed through, or heat in the microwave (for 30 seconds at a time) until warmed through.
More Appetizer Recipes
If you love this cream cheese stuffed mushroom recipe, then you won’t want to miss these other delicious appetizer recipes that are perfect for your next party.
Deviled Eggs Air Fryer Chicken Wings Easy Grape Jelly Meatballs Jalapeño Poppers Classic Bruschetta Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip
