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Creamy Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe with Herb Whipped Cheese Filling

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These creamy stuffed mushrooms feature a silky whipped cheese filling with fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon zest, baked until golden and irresistible. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer for parties, potlucks, or cozy family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 18–20 medium cremini mushrooms (baby bella), stems removed and cleaned
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese (180g)
  • 4 oz cream cheese (115g), softened
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (30g), finely grated, plus more for topping
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Zest from 1 small lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Extra parsley or chives, finely chopped (for garnish)
  • Additional grated Parmesan (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Wipe mushrooms clean with a damp paper towel. Gently twist and remove stems. Arrange caps, open side up, on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. In a medium bowl, add ricotta, softened cream cheese, and grated Parmesan. With a hand mixer (or sturdy whisk), whip until light and fluffy—about 2 minutes. Fold in parsley, chives, thyme, minced garlic, lemon zest, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Taste and adjust seasonings.
  4. Using a small spoon or piping bag, fill each mushroom cap generously with the whipped cheese mixture. Sprinkle extra Parmesan over the tops.
  5. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until mushrooms are tender and the filling is lightly golden and bubbly. If tops brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil for the last few minutes.
  6. Remove mushrooms from the oven and let cool for 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle with extra herbs and a final dusting of Parmesan. Serve warm.

Notes

For best results, whip the cheese filling until fluffy and taste before stuffing. Mushrooms can be prepped and filled ahead of time, then baked just before serving. For crispier tops, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end. Use fresh herbs for maximum flavor, and avoid soaking mushrooms to prevent sogginess. Recipe is easily adapted for dairy-free or keto diets.

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