Cheese stuffed mushrooms is going to be your next favourite vegetarian appetiser. These cheesy baked stuffed mushrooms are so easy to make that you are sure going to include them in your party starters.
Gastronomically speaking, there are only two types of people in this world – vegetarians and non-vegetarians! I don’t subscribe to the concept of ‘eggetarians’ – eggs are just as much non-vegetarian as chickens! Don’t get me wrong though – I have nothing against any class of people; I am just telling you about this classification since ‘veg’ or ‘non-veg’, as they are endearingly called in India, is the first question you would be asked when you walk into any eatery in India, and hence it’s important to know which category do you belong to.
What am I, you ask? I am an all-out non-vegetarian, although I do enjoy veg dishes equally – I am agnostic when it comes to good food! But sometimes when I am entertaining people, I do have a mix of both types of people joining us, and hence I need to be careful of both sides of the spectrum. Moreover, since my husband & I are non-vegetarians, we don’t usually like all vegetables, but one thing that we are extremely fond of is the good old mushroom! Boil them, Oil them or bake them – they come in different varieties, and go with almost anything. Keeping that in mind, here’s a dish that celebrates the versatility of mushrooms – Cheese stuffed mushrooms !
While I have been taking immense pride in the non vegetarian appetisers I make, I must admit I haven’t put much efforts to develop my vegetarian appetisers list much. That partly could be attributed to the non-vegetarian loving friends I always had and also because I never had a rocking starter like this before and (also this vegan glutenfree spinach-quinoa-patties too)! I proudly can say now that the next time one of you comes over to a party at my place, you will chose this vegetarian starter over everything else first!
By the way have you started planning your holiday menu already? If yes, I urge you to add this cheesy stuffed mushrooms on to your party appetiser list right away! These easy-peasy cheesy stuffed mushrooms can be made in straight under 30 minutes and made in large batches too!
Here’s a quick video tutorial of how to make cheese stuffed mushrooms :
How to wash mushrooms?
1. Gently give a quick rinse to mushrooms with lukewarm water and salt and carefully use your fingers to remove any dirt or impediments. Do not rub them too hard or they might break.
2. Dab the mushrooms gently with a paper towel to make them dry and remove the water.
3. DO NOT soak mushrooms in water for long or they will absorb more water and the taste will be affected.
What cheese can you stuff mushroom with?
Practically all kind of easy to melt cheese like Cheddar, Cream cheese, Parmesan, Goat cheese etc. In this recipe I have used Cheddar cheese.
Step by step tutorial on how to make Cheese stuffed mushrooms:
Cheese stuffed mushrooms are going to be your next favourite vegetarian appetisers. These cheesy baked stuffed mushrooms are so easy to make that you are sure going to include them in your party starters.
- 200 gms white mushrooms (12 nos)
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup grated cheese
- 2 tbsp bread crumbs
- 2 green chillies finely chopped
- 1/4 cup coriander leaves chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Tabasco sauce
- 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano powder
- salt to taste
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Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius/ 350 Fahrenheit
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Wash mushrooms well in hot water mixed with salt and then dab them dry with kitchen towel.
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Twist the mushroom stems carefully and gently remove them from the mushroom caps and keep the stems separate.
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Chop these mushroom stems finely for the stuffing.
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In a pan on medium heat, heat olive oil and add garlic, green chillies and chopped onions and stir for a minute till onions become golden brown. Add the finely chopped mushroom stems and fry for another minute till the mushroom stems have secreted all water and the mixture is dry.
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Add paprika powder, pepper powder, salt to taste and finally add bread crumbs and stir well for another minute till the mixture is done. Remove off the flame.
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In a bowl, transfer the sauteed mushroom stem stuffing. To this add grated cheese, oregano powder and Tabasco sauce.
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Take the mushroom caps and stuff the mushroom with the stuffing and press the filling tightly into the mushroom so that it doesn't come out. At the end sprinkle little grated cheese again from the top and press it again.
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Dab few drops of olive oil over a baking tin and arrange the mushrooms well.
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Bake them on 180 degrees Celsius for 15-20 minutes till the cheese has melted and a golden crust has formed. Serve it with a dip of your choice.
- This recipe has a high spice quotient, so feel free to adjust the spiciness by reducing the quantity of green chillies and Tabasco sauce.
- Make sure that you clean the mushrooms well before using them in the recipe.
These look really good, love how dainty and bite-sized they are.
what a yummy appetiser! thanks for the instructions and helpful picture
Thanks 🙂
What a great and easy crowd-pleasing appetizer!!
Thanks! Definitely this one pleases everyone!
These look delicious. Will try this recipe for the holidays. Looks easy enough, right? 🙂
Thanks! The recipe is super easy! Do check out the easy video tutorial 🙂
Stuffed mushrooms are a must have for our family during the holidays! I love trying new recipes!
Thanks! It’s a family favourite at my home too 🙂
Yummy, these look amazing! I just love cheese, so I’d be a fan.
Thanks a ton!
They look delicious and would be great for appetizers at a party! Also love how cute and bite-sizes they are, I could easily eat 10 of them 🙂
Thanks! As they are bite sized you can keep having them 🙂
I love mushrooms and this looks delicious :D…. I would definitely try this recipe 🙂
Thanks! Do give it a try 🙂
These cheese stuffed mushrooms look so delicious and easy to make. I am sure they will be a big hit at my Holiday party. I can not wait to give them a try.
Thanks! They have been a hit at all my parties too 🙂
I have not had cheese stuffed mushrooms in forever and this look so delicious
Hoping you give it a try! 🙂
Oh wow dont these look so good. Anything with cheese is right up my alley. Great recipe!
Thanks 🙂
Mushrooms are always a big hit. If we don’t have them the in-laws miss them for sure as they are a family favorite for them at holiday gatherings. This recipe sounds so good!
Thanks! Yes they are a family favourite our end too! Hoping the recipe turned out well for you 🙂
I’m hosting a dinner soon and I’m on a hunt for finger foods. I think these would be perfect to fit that bill. Almost everyone loves the combo of cheese and mushrooms so I think they’d be a hit with my guests.
Thanks a ton!Yes mushroom is loved by all! Do try out the recipe 🙂
Mushrooms happen to be a personal favorite. But I usually fry them instead of baking. This could be a fun variation.
I have always loved cheese stuffed mushrooms, but never attempted to make them myself. I am not sure whether my daughter would love them, but I would love to try to make them. Looks delicious.
This recipe is perfect for the holidays! I love stuffed mushrooms and could eat them often!
THIS would be the only way to get me to eat mushrooms, LOL… But I can’t eat cheese, unfortunately!
Love stuffed mushrooms! Can’t wait to make these for holiday snacking!
Yes they would be perfect for the holiday season! 🙂