Stuffed Mushrooms

December 27, 2022

Stuffed Mushrooms are a healthy way to ring in the New Year! Filled with spinach, parmesan and bread crumbs, they are little bites of yumminess and, dare I say, a perfect way for everyone, no matter what their age, to ring in the New Year!

Finding appetizers for your New Year’s celebration that both kids and adults will love isn’t always an easy task. There are my tried and true choices like little shots of soup (appears fancy for the grown ups and fun for little ones) or Mac, Chicken & Cheese Bites (who doesn’t like mac n cheese), and of course veggies and dip are reliable. But this New Year’s Eve, I’m going with Stuffed Mushrooms. I’ve already made them several times this year and everyone seems to love them.

Ingredients for Stuffed Mushrooms

Mushrooms: Of course, the star of the show! I use white or cremini mushrooms. Looks for larger ones that are about 2 inches in diameter. They’re easier to stuff with all the yumminess!
Frozen Chopped Spinach: I love using frozen spinach mainly because it’s super easy, but also frozen spinach is actually picked and frozen at peak freshness!
Parmesan Cheese: We always have parmesan cheese in our fridge and love any opportunity to use it all up! You’ll want to use grated parm so it will mix in nice and evenly.
Breadcrumbs: Adding breadcrumbs creates the perfect little crunch in every bite!
Italian Herbs: Italian herbs add some depth to the already delicious flavors.
Garlic: because always garlic… garlic makes everything better.

How to Make Stuffed Mushrooms

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Remove and discard stems from mushrooms and clean caps with a damp towel to remove any dirt.
Add the drained spinach to a bowl along with the parmesan, olive oil, Italian herbs, salt, garlic, and bread crumbs. Mix to combine the ingredients.
Spoon filling evenly into mushroom caps, lightly brush each mushroom cap with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes until mushrooms are tender.

More Recipes with Mushrooms

If you love mushrooms as much as our family, you’ve got to try these recipes. They’re some of our all time favorites!

Lentil Mushroom Bolognese
Wild Mushroom Pasta
Air Fryer Wild Mushrooms
Mushroom Quesadillas

How to Properly Clean Mushrooms

Start by wiping the mushrooms gently with a damp paper towel or a soft mushroom brush to remove any dirt or debris. Do not soak the mushrooms in water, as they will absorb it and become soggy.
If the mushrooms are particularly dirty, you can gently rinse them under cool running water. Be sure to pat them dry with a paper towel after rinsing.
If the mushrooms have a lot of dirt or debris stuck in the crevices, you can gently scrape it off with a small, sharp knife or a spoon.
It’s important to handle mushrooms gently, as they are delicate and can easily become bruised or damaged. Properly cleaned and handled mushrooms will have a fresher and more flavorful taste.

I love these Stuffed Mushrooms because they’re vegetarian and a flavorful and satisfying appetizer or side dish. Perfect to serve at a party or just as a delicious addition to dinner with the family. Let me know what you think in the comments, or tag me on Instagram if you make them!