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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
Servings: 12
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method

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

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  8. 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.