Description
These stuffed mushrooms with roasted red bells are a simple yet elegant appetizer, perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 to 24 button mushrooms, stems removed
- 1 large red bell pepper, roasted and peeled (or use jarred, well drained)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus a little extra for topping
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of chili flakes, squeeze of lemon
Instructions
- Roast your red bell pepper. You can do this over a gas flame, under the broiler, or in a hot oven. Turn it until the skin looks charred, then cover it in a bowl for 10 minutes so the skin slips off. Chop it small.
- Prep the mushrooms. Pop out the stems and chop the stems finely. Place the caps on a baking sheet. Brush the insides with a little olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- Make the filling. In a pan, warm olive oil and cook the onion for a couple of minutes. Add chopped mushroom stems and cook until the liquid mostly cooks off. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and mix in roasted red bells, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, cream cheese if using, parsley, pepper, and a small pinch of salt.
- Taste the filling. If it tastes flat, add a tiny squeeze of lemon or a pinch of chili flakes.
- Stuff the filling into each mushroom cap, press gently, then sprinkle a little Parmesan on top. Bake at 400°F for about 16 to 20 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender and the tops look golden.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan while baking to avoid watery mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed mushrooms
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: stuffed mushrooms, roasted red peppers, appetizer, vegetarian, party food