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    Home » Recipes » Vegetarian

    Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

    By Dannii · Published 18th August 2021 · Updated 18th August 2021 · 48 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links and generates income via ads · This site uses cookies · Post contains 1739 words. · About 9 minutes to read this article.

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    These easy baked Stuffed Mushrooms work well as an appetiser, side dish or part of a main meal - they are a simple weeknight vegetarian dish. Portobello mushrooms filled with a creamy spinach sauce mixed with some panko breadcrumbs for a crunchy top.

    Four stuffed mushrooms on a wooden serving board.

    Whether you are a vegetarian, or just looking for some more meat free recipes to try, Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms are for you! Mushrooms, especially big ones like Portobello, have a really meaty texture that will keep meat eaters happy. So many different ways to stuff them, you can enjoy them a different way every time. Have you tried our Portobello Mushroom Pizzas?

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    • Why should you try it?
    • What you will need
    • Step by step
    • Health benefits of mushrooms
    • Choosing a Portobello mushroom
    • How to prepare Portobello mushrooms
    • Variations
    • What to serve them with
    • FAQs
    • Extra tips
    • More mushroom recipes
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    Why should you try it?

    • A delicious meat free meal - If you are looking to include more meat-free meals in your diet, then this is a great place to start. You still have all the meaty texture from the mushrooms, and it is easy to adapt with your favourite fillings.
    • Easy to adapt - Once you have the mushroom base and the ingredients for the creamy sauce, you can go wild with the other additions. There is not much space to fill the mushrooms, so don't go too crazy, but you could add some chopped bell peppers or courgette for an extra vegetable boost.
    • Ready in just 30 minutes - Very little prep is needed to make these stuffed mushrooms and then they just take 20 minutes in the oven to get to crispy perfection.
    • Can be prepared in advance - You can do all the prep in advance though, and then just keep them in the fridge until you are ready to put them in the oven later that day. You might need to add a little extra time in the oven, if they are going in there cold.

    What you will need

    • Mushrooms - You want to use large portobello mushrooms for this recipe. Try to make sure they are all even sizes, as sometimes the packed come with one big one and a couple of smaller ones. If you wanted to make these as party food, then you could use smaller mushrooms like chestnut.
    • Shallots - This is the base of the filling and we love shallots because of their sweet flavour. You could swap them for a small brown onion.
    • Garlic - This is a garlic heavy recipe, just the way we like it. If you don't love garlic as much as we do, then you can always reduce the amount used. To make this dish even easier, just diced garlic from a jar.
    • Cream cheese - This is what makes the creamy filling for the stuffed mushrooms. We used a reduced fat cream cheese to make these a little lighter - you could use full fat though. Try to use the best quality cream cheese you can, as the cheaper ones tend to be a bit tasteless and watery.
    • Parmesan - To make this extra cheese, we added some parmesan. It is a strong flavour, so you don't need a lot of it. It also helps to add to the crispiness of the topping.
    • Spinach - We love anything we can give a bit of a green boost to and spinach is a delicious and nutritious addition to these stuffed mushrooms.  You could also use kale.
    • Sundried tomatoes - These give a real burst of flavour to the dish. They could be left of though if you prefer.
    • Parsley - We added a little freshness with some fresh parley. You could use basil instead if you prefer.
    • Breadcrumbs - The real crispiness in this filling comes from the breadcrumbs. We used panko breadcrumbs, as they make it extra crispy. You could use regular breadcrumbs though if you prefer.
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    Step by step

    One: Preheat your oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6. Gently fry the chopped mushrooms stems, shallots, spinach and garlic until softened - about 2-3 minutes.

    Three shot collage of chopped mushrooms, spinach and shallots frying in a pan.

    Two: In a bowl, mix together the shallot mixture, cream cheese, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, salt and pepper.

    Four shot collage of mushroom topping being mixed together.

    Three: Using a teaspoon, gently scrape out the gills of the mushrooms. Place on a baking tray.

    Two shot collage of a portobello mushroom wiht its gills removed then four mushrooms on a baking tray.

    Four: Fill the mushrooms with the cream cheese mixture and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.

    Two shot collage of four stuffed mushrooms on a baking tray, before and after cooking.

    Take a look at our Stuffed Portobello Mushroom web story.

    Health benefits of mushrooms

    Mushrooms are a good source of vitamin D, and are actually one of the only non-animal sources of the vitamin. Whether grown inside or outside, they are exposed to UV light which increases their concentration of vitamin D.

    Stuffed mushrooms can be low in calories and carbs and make a nice light meal when served with a big salad. Mushrooms are really nutritious too and a great source of B vitamins and potassium. Just be careful with how much cheese you load on top of them.

    Choosing a Portobello mushroom

    When choosing the perfect Portobello mushroom, look for ones with firm caps and gills. The skin should be dry and avoid any that have bruises. Shrivelled or moist mushrooms should also be avoided as they are no longer at their best.

    For mushrooms that are best for stuffing, select ones that are as large as possible. Ones that are at least 75mm (3 inches) are best.

    Four portobello mushrooms, peeled and stalks removed

    How to prepare Portobello mushrooms

    Portobello mushrooms require a bit of preparation before cooking. Because mushrooms absorb liquids, they should be cleaned with a damp paper towel or a mushroom brush to clean the caps and stems. Sometimes the stem can be quite tough, if it is, then remove and discard; if it isn't, chop it and use it in the filling.

    Variations

    The great things about these mushrooms is that there are so many different things that you can stuff them with. We have kept it simple with just the spinach, tomatoes and cheese sauce, but you have lots of options.

    Why not try adding some of these:

    • Kale
    • Chopped bell peppers
    • Shredded courgette
    • Diced aubergine
    • Artichoke
    • Mozarella
    • Goats cheese
    • Cheddar
    • Feta
    • Olives
    Cheese, tomato and herb stuffed mushrooms.

    What to serve them with

    These stuffed mushrooms are a delicious light main dish, so there are lots of options when it comes to sides. Why not try these:

    • Celeriac Chips
    • Baked Polenta Fries
    • Air Fryer Fries
    • Garlic Smashed Potatoes
    • Best Greek Potatoes
    • Mustard Potato Salad
    • Garlic and Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
    • Oven Baked Hash Browns
    • Garlic Potato Wedges
    • Mediterranean Potato Salad
    Stuffed mushrooms on a serving board, one with a slice cut off.

    FAQs

    Can you make stuffed mushrooms in advance?

    Yes, these can all be made in advance and then kept in the fridge until they are ready to cook. You may need to adjust the cooking time a little to allow for how cold they will be straight out of the fridge.
    These make a good little starter for a dinner party or romantic meal, so why not make them advance so you have less prep to do when your guests have arrived.

    How long do you cook stuffed mushrooms for?

    This will depend on the size of your mushroom. But we found that 20 minutes in the oven was perfect and the mushrooms didn't get too mushy.

    How to store stuffed mushrooms

    Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Although, cooked mushrooms can be frozen on their own, for up to 3 months, the combination of all these ingredients won't freeze very well.

    Can you make this with small mushrooms?

    Yes, you don't have to use portobello mushrooms to make this. In fact, making mini versions of this is perfect for party food, or just a little snack.

    Why are my stuffed mushrooms watery?

    There will be a little liquid that comes out of the mushrooms when cooking, as mushrooms naturally have a high water content. However, if you wash your mushrooms in water, they will absorb the water and even more water will come out when cooking.

    Can you make stuffed mushrooms in the air fryer?

    Yes, you can and they are delicious. They will take about 8 minutes, depending on your air fryer.

    Can I add meat to stuffed mushrooms?

    We love these as a meat-free dish. However, if you wanted to add some meat that chopped up cooked sausage, chorizo or bacon work well.

    Extra tips

    • If you don't like the texture of mushroom gills, remove and discard them before cooking. Simply scrape the gills our with a small spoon, taking care not to break the mushroom.
    • You can make these in advance so you have less prep to do at meal time.
    • If you want to add more of the sun-dried tomatoes, then use the oil from the jar instead of olive oil.
    • Make these mushrooms even more indulgent by adding a round slice of goats cheese on top before putting it in the oven.

    More mushroom recipes

    • Creamy Mushrooms on Toast
    • Spinach and Mushroom Gnocchi
    • Creamy Mushroom Pasta
    • Mushroom and Spinach Risotto

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    Recipe

    Four stuffed portobello mushrooms on a wooden board.

    Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

    These easy baked Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms work well as an appetizer, side dish or part of a main meal. A simple weeknight vegetarian dish.
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    4.93 from 13 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: British
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 23 minutes
    Total Time: 33 minutes
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    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 542kcal
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    Ingredients

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    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 4 portobello mushrooms stems removed and finely chopped
    • 2 shallots finely chopped
    • 4 garlic cloves crushed
    • 25 g spinach finely chopped
    • 200 g light cream cheese
    • 35 g Panko breadcrumbs
    • 70 g Parmesan finely grated
    • 50 g sun-dried tomatoes finely chopped
    • 5 g curly parsley finely chopped
    • 1 pinch sea salt and black pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6. Gently fry the chopped mushrooms stems, shallots, spinach and garlic until softened - about 2-3 minutes.
      1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 shallots, 4 garlic cloves, 4 portobello mushrooms
    • In a bowl, mix together the shallot mixture, cream cheese, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, salt and pepper.
      25 g spinach, 200 g light cream cheese, 35 g Panko breadcrumbs, 70 g Parmesan, 50 g sun-dried tomatoes, 1 pinch sea salt and black pepper, 5 g curly parsley
    • Using a teaspoon, gently scrape out the gills of the mushrooms. Place on a baking tray.
    • Fill the mushrooms with the cream cheese mixture and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.

    Notes

    • If you don't like the texture of mushroom gills, remove and discard them before cooking. Simply scrape the gills our with a small spoon, taking care not to break the mushroom.
    • You can make these in advance so you have less prep to do at meal time.
    • If you want to add more of the sun-dried tomatoes, then use the oil from the jar instead of olive oil.
    • Make these mushrooms even more indulgent by adding a round slice of goats cheese on top before putting it in the oven.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 2mushrooms | Calories: 542kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 1270mg | Potassium: 1973mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 2428IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 663mg | Iron: 5mg
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    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
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    1. Steph

      August 19, 2021 at 2:15 pm

      5 stars
      My husband enjoys stuffed mushrooms, so I made this for him recently. Now he's already asking me to make it again!

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    2. Beth

      August 19, 2021 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness! We just love any type of stuffed mushroom and this one looks so delicious! My hubby is going to be all over this recipe. Such a great quick and easy recipe for a light lunch or dinner!

      Reply
    3. Cathleen

      August 19, 2021 at 1:56 pm

      5 stars
      Mushrooms are my favourite, but my husband hates them!! He's going out of town in a couple of weeks, so I know what I am going to make when it is me, myself and I. Thanks you so much for the recipe :)

      Reply
    4. Tavo

      August 19, 2021 at 1:07 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious recipe! I loved the stuffing, it came out deliciously!

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    5. Danielle Wolter

      August 19, 2021 at 1:04 pm

      5 stars
      These came out soooo good! I love the flavors and they were so easy to make!

      Reply
    6. Gina

      August 18, 2021 at 3:47 pm

      5 stars
      These are SO good! Love the savory sweetness from the sun-dried tomatoes and the cream cheese makes them perfectly creamy and decadent.

      Reply
    7. Pam

      August 18, 2021 at 3:13 pm

      5 stars
      We are huge portabello mushroom fans so we jumped right on this recipe. It was great!

      Reply
    8. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

      August 18, 2021 at 3:08 pm

      5 stars
      Love stuffed mushrooms. These will be great as a starter, espeially as they can be made in advance.

      Reply
    9. Jess

      August 18, 2021 at 2:32 pm

      5 stars
      First of all, I love the crunch topping over the creamy filling. Yummy! Secondly, I love that these can be made ahead of time! Total win!

      Reply
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