Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Pesto Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms—a perfect blend of earthy, savory, and herbaceous flavors! These bite-sized delights feature tender cremini mushroom caps generously filled with a rich mixture of basil pesto, Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, and a hint of garlic, then baked to golden perfection. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 35 minutes, is ideal for entertaining or an elegant snack. Topped with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color, these mushrooms are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking for a simple yet sophisticated treat, these pesto-stuffed mushrooms are sure to impress.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Clean the cremini mushrooms by gently wiping them with a damp paper towel and remove the stems. Use a small spoon to carefully hollow out the caps slightly, creating space for the filling.
Set the mushroom caps aside and finely chop the stems you removed.
In a medium-sized bowl, mix the chopped mushroom stems, prepared pesto, Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Using a spoon, generously stuff each mushroom cap with the pesto mixture, slightly mounding it on top.
Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
Bake the mushrooms in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the tops are golden and slightly crisp.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your Pesto Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms as a delightful appetizer or snack!
Calories |
632 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 52.2 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 26 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 1800 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.8 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 21.1 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 415 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1379 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.