These cheesy stuffed mushrooms are so easy you could whip up a big tray of them in no time. Perfect for entertaining guests!
Why this recipe works
These savory stuffed mushrooms are packed with melty cheese, diced onions, minced parsley, and dried basil then cooked down with Vermouth for extra depth and flavor. Minimal ingredients, minimal prep time, yet incredible flavor!
Mushrooms are one of my favorite vegetables, so anytime I can try something using them I’m all over it, hence the cream of mushroom soup and creamy mushroom risotto. It adds a deep earthy flavor to so many dishes. If you’re a mushroom fan like me, you’ll enjoy this recipe!
Ingredients you will need
Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.
Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions
MUSHROOMS – You can use cremini, button, baby bella, or portabello mushrooms. Be sure to keep an eye on them in the oven depending on the size you use.
FILLING – These tasty morsels are stuffed with loads of melty cheese, onion, parsley, and basil with a splash of Vermouth. Optionally add in some minced garlic. We used mozzarella cheese and parmesan, but you can substitute the mozzarella with cream cheese if desired. Feel free to play around with different cheeses here! In place of Vermouth, you can use chicken or beef broth.
How to Make Stuffed Mushrooms
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- Preheat oven to 450F.
- Remove stems from mushrooms; set caps aside. Coarsely chop the stems.
- Bake mushroom caps for 15 minutes at 450F, flipping them halfway through. Once done, turn the oven down to 350F.
EXPERT TIP – Mushrooms release a lot of liquid when they cook. Since our filling does not have breadcrumbs there’s nothing to soak up that liquid. They need to be roasted first. - Cook chopped mushroom stems and onions in 1 Tbsp of oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in parsley, basil and Vermouth. Simmer 10 minutes or until wine is absorbed; remove from heat; cool for 5 minutes. I spread mine out on a plate for fasting cooling.
- Stir in cheeses.
- Fill mushroom caps with cheese mixture and place in an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Bake the stuffed mushrooms at 350F for 15 minutes or until filling is hot and cheese is melted.
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips
Store the stuffed mushrooms in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer or microwave.
You can prepare the stuffed mushrooms a day in advance and store them, uncooked, in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator.
Serving Suggestions
You can optionally pop the stuffed mushrooms under the broiler for a minute or so to further brown the cheese on top if desired. Serve as is or with a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, or toasted breadcrumbs.
Ready…Set…Scarf! Enjoy your mozzarella and parmesan stuffed mushrooms because they won’t last long.
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Stuffed Mushrooms
IMPORTANT – There are often Frequently Asked Questions within the blog post that you may find helpful. Simply scroll back up to read them!
Print It Rate ItIngredients
- 12 ounces fresh mushrooms about 12 large mushrooms
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- â…“ cup Vermouth white
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
Things You’ll Need
Before You Begin
- Store the stuffed mushrooms in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer or microwave.
- You can prepare the stuffed mushrooms a day in advance and store them, uncooked, in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator.
- You can use cremini, button, baby bella, or portabello mushrooms. Be sure to keep an eye on them in the oven depending on the size you use.
- You can replace the Vermouth with chicken or beef broth if desired.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450F.
- Remove stems from mushrooms; set caps aside. Coarsely chop the stems.
- Bake mushroom caps for 15 minutes at 450F, flipping them halfway through. Once done, turn the oven down to 350F.TIP – Mushrooms release a lot of liquid when they cook. Since our filling does not have breadcrumbs there's nothing to soak up that liquid. They need to be roasted first.
- Cook chopped mushroom stems and onions in 1 Tbsp of oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat for 5 minutes or until tender.
- Stir in parsley, basil and Vermouth. Simmer 10 minutes or until wine is absorbed; remove from heat; cool for 5 minutes. I spread mine out on a plate for fasting cooling.
- Stir in cheeses. Fill mushroom caps with cheese mixture and place in an 8×8-inch baking pan. Bake the stuffed mushrooms at 350F for 15 minutes or until filling is hot and cheese is melted.
Nutrition
This post was originally published on this blog on May 18, 2012 and has since been updated with new photos and expert tips.
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Kim K. says
These are delicious! The filling is so flavorful with the combo of herbs, wine, mozzarella, and Parmesan. My only disappointment was the cooking time. At 15 minutes, the caps were still firm and hadn’t released any liquid — even the smallest mushrooms weren’t getting soft yet. I think they needed 20-25 minutes (or maybe a higher temp).
Because I was running late, I took them out of the oven and popped a cover on top, with plans to figure out my next step later on. To my surprise, I came home to mushrooms that had finished cooking to perfection in the hot baking dish. I gobbled two of them and refrigerated the rest to enjoy with dinner tonight. All in all, this recipe is a keeper!
Kathi, Sacramento, CA USA says
Amanda – you have the best recipies. Being that I don’t have any alcohol in my house, I swapped out the vermouth for 1/3 cup chicken base. OMG – they were so good. Thanks for posting.
Jane says
I like this as it fits into my current meal plan. I’d want to add some Italian sausage to it but it would taste great both ways, I’m thinking. This would en ideal snack for when Hubby and I are wanting to snack of an evening.
Paige says
Yummy! I used the chicken broth vs the Vermouth. I also melted 2 TBS of butter and mixed it with some toasted bread crumbs, then sprinkled this on top of the mushrooms before I baked them. Had these with rib eye steaks on the grill and home made french fries. Awesome dinner!
Thanks for the recipe. Most use cream cheese, but this was just what I was looking for.
Amanda Formaro says
Sounds amazing!
Kathryn Alexander says
White or red vermouth? I’d guess white, but want to be sure. Looking forward to trying this!
Amanda Formaro says
White!