Name: Stuffed Mushrooms- Easy Finger Foods for Party
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American / Italian-Inspired
Ingredients: ¼ tsp black pepper; ½ cup grated Parmesan; ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (optional topping); ½ cup shredded mozzarella; ½ tsp salt; 2 tbsp melted butter (optional); 24 large cremini or white button mushrooms, stems removed; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 green onions, finely chopped; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; Fresh parsley for garnish

Plump cremini mushroom caps overflowing with a creamy, garlicky mixture of Parmesan, cream cheese, and herbs, baked until golden and bubbly. The ultimate one-bite, make-ahead party classic that disappears in seconds.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These Stuffed Mushrooms are pure appetizer royalty: meaty mushroom caps cradle the creamiest, cheesiest filling that tastes like you spent hours when it takes 15 minutes to prep. They’re naturally low-carb, gluten-free, vegetarian, and the single most requested finger food at every party, shower, or game day. Make them the night before, pop in the oven when guests arrive, and watch people fight over the last one—this is the recipe that makes you the undisputed snack champion!

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Choose large, firm cremini or white button mushrooms—deep cavities.
Scoop a little extra flesh—more room for filling.
Pat mushrooms dry—prevents watery filling.
Broil last 2 minutes—golden, blistered tops.
Make filling a day ahead—flavors get even better.
Use a piping bag or zip bag—pretty, uniform mounds.
Serve warm—best straight from the oven.

Yield: 24 Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed Mushrooms- Easy Finger Foods for Party

Creamy, garlicky stuffed mushrooms—elegant, easy, crowd-pleasing party bites!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Additional Time 5 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

¼ tsp black pepper
½ cup grated Parmesan
½ cup panko breadcrumbs (optional topping)
½ cup shredded mozzarella
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp melted butter (optional)
24 large cremini or white button mushrooms, stems removed
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 green onions, finely chopped
8 oz cream cheese, softened
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven: 375°F and line a baking sheet—party time!
Clean mushrooms: Wipe caps, pop out stems, scoop a little extra space.
Make filling: Beat cream cheese, add Parmesan, mozzarella, garlic, green onions, salt, pepper—creamy heaven!
Taste it: Adjust seasoning—should be irresistible!
Stuff high: Spoon or pipe filling generously—mound it up!
Optional crunch: Mix panko + melted butter, sprinkle on top.
Arrange: Place on baking sheet—ready for golden glory.
Bake bubbly: 20–22 minutes until cheese is melted and edges brown.
Broil finish: Last 2 minutes under broiler—irresistible color!
Serve warm: Garnish with parsley—watch them vanish instantly!

Notes

Make filling the day before—flavors deepen beautifully.
Freeze unbaked on tray, then bag—bake from frozen +5 min.
Leftovers are rare, but they reheat perfectly in the oven.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 106Total Fat 7gSaturated Fat 4gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 21mgSodium 269mgCarbohydrates 6gFiber 1gSugar 1gProtein 6g

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