Description
These Spinach Dip Stuffed Mushrooms are a delicious appetizer featuring large mushrooms filled with a creamy mixture of spinach, cream cheese, and Parmesan, then topped with melted mozzarella. Perfect for parties or a savory snack.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Mushrooms
- 20 large white mushrooms (or cremini mushrooms)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Filling
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach (or ½ cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
For Topping and Garnish
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Mushrooms: Gently clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth and carefully remove the stems, keeping the caps intact. Brush the mushroom caps with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet, gill side up.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the finely chopped onion and minced garlic until softened and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, grated Parmesan, chopped spinach, sautéed onion and garlic, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix well until all ingredients are uniformly incorporated.
- Stuff the Mushrooms: Spoon the creamy spinach filling into each mushroom cap, filling them generously but without overflowing.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the stuffed mushrooms.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the stuffed mushrooms for 20-25 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the cheese topping is melted and golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the mushrooms from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the filling to set slightly.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh spinach with frozen spinach, but be sure to thaw and squeeze out all excess moisture to avoid soggy filling.
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the filling.
- These mushrooms can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving for convenient entertaining.
- Use white mushrooms for a milder flavor, or cremini mushrooms for a richer taste.
- Be sure not to overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure even cooking.
Keywords: Stuffed Mushrooms, Spinach Dip, Appetizer, Party Food, Vegetarian, Baked Mushrooms