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Top-down view of freshly baked stuffed mushrooms beautifully arranged on a white ceramic plate. The mushrooms are golden brown, bubbling with a creamy cheese filling made from cream cheese, garlic, and Parmesan. The mushrooms sit over a white marble countertop with a minimal, clean background, emphasizing their rich, comforting texture and flavor.

Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

These stuffed mushrooms are rich, creamy, and full of savory flavor, making them the perfect bite-sized party snack or low-carb treat. Quick to make, easy to love, and always a hit!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 90 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or small scoop
  • Frying pan
  • Baking tray
  • Oven
  • Measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 12 whole fresh mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Clean the mushrooms and gently remove the stems. Set the caps aside.
    Top-down image showing the process of preparing mushrooms by slicing and separating stems from caps. A white cutting board holds fresh mushrooms while a knife gently removes the stems. The mushroom caps are clean and ready to be stuffed. This image highlights the essential first step of prepping mushrooms before cooking.
  • Finely chop the stems and sauté them with oil and garlic for 2–3 minutes.
    Top-down view of finely chopped mushroom stems being sautéed with minced garlic in hot vegetable oil inside a black skillet over a white marble countertop. The garlic is golden and aromatic, blending with the mushrooms for a rich base. This step brings out deep flavors for the creamy stuffing.
  • In a bowl, mix the sautéed stems with softened cream cheese, Parmesan, black pepper, onion powder, and cayenne.
    Top-down image of a clear glass bowl containing sautéed mushroom stems mixed with softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, black pepper, onion powder, and cayenne. A spoon is blending the ingredients into a smooth filling. This creamy, spicy mixture is used to stuff the mushroom caps before baking.
  • Fill each mushroom cap with the creamy mixture using a spoon or scoop.
    Top-down view of mushroom caps being filled with the prepared cheese and mushroom mixture using a spoon. The caps are arranged on a white plate over a white marble countertop. Each cap is carefully packed with a generous scoop of filling, creating a savory appetizer full of rich texture and flavor.
  • Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on a baking tray.
    Top-down image of golden brown stuffed mushrooms freshly baked and arranged on a silver baking tray. The creamy filling is bubbling and slightly crisped on top. The tray rests on a clean white marble surface, capturing the final step before serving this warm and savory mushroom-based dish to guests.
  • Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  • Let them cool for a couple of minutes before serving hot!
    Top-down view of freshly baked stuffed mushrooms beautifully arranged on a white ceramic plate. The mushrooms are golden brown, bubbling with a creamy cheese filling made from cream cheese, garlic, and Parmesan. The mushrooms sit over a white marble countertop with a minimal, clean background, emphasizing their rich, comforting texture and flavor.