These Spinach and Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms are a creamy, savory appetizer perfect for parties, holidays, or a quick bite. Easy to make, customizable, and crowd-pleasing!
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Why You’ll LOVE This Recipe
You are going to LOVE this recipe because it easily comes together but brings an elevated feel.
These spinach and cream cheese stuffed mushrooms are rich, creamy, and packed with flavor, making them a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for parties, potlucks, holiday gatherings, or an appetizer for one!
People who like mushrooms, LOVE mushrooms. That means those you are making this dish for will be obsessed!
Plus, they’re vegetarian friendly and easily customizable; you can add bacon, herbs, or extra cheese to suit your preferences. They’re make-ahead friendly, so you can prep them in advance and bake when ready to serve.
Ingredients
Some of the main ingredients you’ll need are:
Fresh mushrooms– Be sure to grab ones with large caps for better stuffing!
Cream cheese– This makes the filling so creamy!
Spinach– This adds some additional texture and flavor profile.
In addition you’ll need olive oil, garlic, and shredded parmesan cheese.
How to Make Spinach and Cream Stuffed Mushrooms
This elevated stuffed mushroom appetizer may seem intimidating but we can take it step-by-step to make it simple.
Before you start cooking you’re going to want to clean your mushrooms, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and warm up the cream cheese a bit.
These fungi are like sponges so cleaning them similarly to what you do with berries won’t work. Here is a guide for proper mushroom cleaning.
Then, once dry, take a spoon and gently remove the centers of each mushroom. Be careful to not press all the way through, piercing the mushroom. Set these aside.
Over low-medium heat add olive oil and galore to a small saucepan. Once the garlic starts to get fragrant add in the spinach. Mix this every few seconds to allow it to wilt evenly.
Now, add this mixture to a medium bowl with the cream cheese and parmesan cheese. The warmth of the spinach mixture will soften the cream cheese and parmesan to make for a thick, dip-like consistency.
Add spoonfuls of the mixture to the mushroom then sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese. Place the stuffed mushrooms in an oven-safe dish and bake in the oven for about 28 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown.
Once these are done, try to let them to cool prior to digging in!
Expert Tips and Tricks
While testing this recipe I’ve come up with a few expert tips and tricks. Learn from my mistakes so yours can turn out great on the first try-
Once you’ve made the recipe a few times you’ll be an expert, too! Be sure to leave your expert tips and tricks in the comments down below so others can learn from them as well.
Additions and Substitutions
Some delicious additions would be shallot, parsley, bacon bits, chopped nuts, or a bit of lemon zest!
If you are looking for some substitutions try out:
- Opt for ricotta in place of the cream cheese
- Try Parmesan in place of mozzarella
- Instead of fresh spinach you could use frozen spinach
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
If your question hasn’t been answered so far, you may find your answer here! If your question remains leave it in the comments down below and I will get you an answer!
Can I air fry these mushrooms?
Yes! Pop a few in the air fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese is golden.
Are these stuffed mushrooms healthy?
These stuffed mushrooms are a delicious way to get in some veggies!
Can I use frozen spinach?
Yes! You can use frozen spinach in this recipe in place of fresh spinach.
A Word From a Registered Dietitian
These Spinach and Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms are a fun, bite-sized way to add a bit more veggies to your day- mushrooms and spinach!
The combination of cheese and veggies provides a source of fat, protein, and fiber! This is a great way to build a more satisfying snack.
If you are looking to ‘hide’ the spinach you could always cover the tops with additional cheese so nobody will even know!
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Spinach and Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
Spinach and Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 12 Stuffing Mushrooms
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic
- 3 Cups Spinach Fresh
- ½ Block Cream Cheese
- ¾ Cup Shredded Parmesan Divided
Instructions
- Get out ingredients. Allow chill to come off cream cheese. Clean mushrooms. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Remove the center of the mushrooms. You can save these to enjoy in other recipes but they are not needed for these stuffed mushrooms!
- Heat a small saucepan to low to medium heat. Add olive oil and garlic. Allow garlic to get fragrant, then add spinach. Heat until spinach is wilted (~4 minutes).
- Add the heated mixture to a medium bowl. Add the cream cheese and ¼ cup of the parmesan cheese. Mix until thoroughly combined. The heated spinach will soften the cheeses enough to mix well.
- Spoon this mixture into the center of the mushrooms.
- Add mushrooms to an oven-safe dish. Top with remaining ½ cup of parmesan cheese. Bake for 27-29 minutes or until golden. Allow to cool and enjoy!
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