I used to think that mushrooms were gross.
It was one of those things I'd pick out of
pizza
salad
or restaurant entrees.
But then, I saw the light.
Madisonville launched the Texas Mushroom Festival
I competed in a scholarship pageant
and they made me try mushrooms.
The first thing I had was Olive Garden's stuffed mushrooms
Since then I've been hooked!
It was one of those things I'd pick out of
pizza
salad
or restaurant entrees.
But then, I saw the light.
Madisonville launched the Texas Mushroom Festival
I competed in a scholarship pageant
and they made me try mushrooms.
The first thing I had was Olive Garden's stuffed mushrooms
Since then I've been hooked!
Here's a simple recipe for them
that's great to take to Christmas parties
or as an appetizer at a formal dinner
that's great to take to Christmas parties
or as an appetizer at a formal dinner
I've included some tips for quicker prep as well!
You'll need:
24 whole fresh button mushrooms
3-4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 tsp. vegetable oil
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ tsp. pepper
¼ tsp. onion powder
¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
Bread crumbs and minced fresh herbs, for garnish (optional)
What To Do:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Buy the pre-washed mushrooms and save a few minutes.
If you saved money instead and don't buy the pre-washed ones,
clean the mushrooms with a damp towel
clean the mushrooms with a damp towel
Add the stems and garlic in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped
Although I love fresh garlic, I bought the jar of minced garlic
Although I love fresh garlic, I bought the jar of minced garlic
Heat oil on medium head and add your garlic and stem mush,
cooking 5-7 minutes or until all the moisture is gone.
cooking 5-7 minutes or until all the moisture is gone.
Lower to medium-low heat and add in cream cheese,
Parmesan cheese and spices.
Stir together until smooth and creamy
Remove from heat
Fill the mushroom caps with the
cream cheese mixture using a small spoon
Top with breadcrumbs if desired.
Bake for 20 minutes or until the mushrooms are hot
and liquid starts to form under the cap
Tranfer to a serving platter
Garnish with fresh herbs if desired
and serve immediately!
This recipe is great because you can mix in
any number of yummy things you'd like:
bacon bits
crumbled sausage
diced jalapeno
etc etc
Recipe adapted from Annie's Eats
What's your go-to holiday appetizer or snack?
i love spinach dip in a bread bowl for an appetizer. this is looks so good, too. my honey doesn't like mushrooms (he's crayzeee!) so i'd make this just for myself. : )
ReplyDeleteI love me some stuffed mushrooms.
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