Description
A delicious recipe for creamy spinach and artichoke stuffed mushrooms, perfect as an appetizer or party dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 large white or cremini mushrooms, stems removed
- 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and diced
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Begin by setting your oven to 375°F.
- In a frying pan, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until it becomes aromatic.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and diced artichoke hearts, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts down. Take the pan off the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper (if desired) until creamy and well-mixed.
- Gently incorporate the cooled spinach and artichoke mixture into the cheese blend, ensuring everything is evenly distributed.
- Carefully spoon the creamy filling into each mushroom cap, making sure to pack it in well.
- Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet. If you like a crunchy topping, sprinkle panko breadcrumbs over each filled mushroom.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the tops are golden and bubbly.
- Once baked, let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter option, swap half of the cream cheese with Greek yogurt.
- Consider adding crispy bacon bits or finely chopped red bell pepper to the filling for an extra burst of flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed mushroom
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg