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Best Christmas Stuffed Mushrooms

Best Christmas Stuffed Mushrooms – Recipe Card

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 85
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mushrooms
  • 18 –20 white button or cremini mushrooms
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & pepper
For the Filling
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried
  • ¼ tsp paprika
Optional: 4–5 strips crispy bacon, finely chopped
  • Topping
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • Extra Parmesan
  • Extra breadcrumbs
  • Parsley for garnish

Method
 

Prep the Mushrooms
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Clean mushrooms, remove stems, and finely chop the stems.
  3. Toss mushroom caps with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Make the Filling
  1. Sauté chopped stems with garlic for 2–3 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, herbs, and bacon (if using).
  3. Mix until creamy and well combined.
Stuff the Mushrooms
  1. Spoon filling generously into each mushroom cap.
  2. Top with a sprinkle of breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
Bake
  1. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 18–20 minutes, until golden and sizzling.
  2. Brush tops with melted butter if you want extra richness.
Serve
  1. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm!

Notes

Make-ahead tip: Assemble the mushrooms earlier in the day and bake right before serving.
Add heat: Mix in a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
Lower-carb option: Skip the breadcrumbs and add extra Parmesan.