Description
These Vegetarian Garlic Stuffed Mushrooms are a delicious and easy appetizer featuring button mushroom caps filled with a savory mixture of minced garlic, sautéed mushroom stalks, panko breadcrumbs, and fresh herbs, baked to perfection with olive oil for a golden finish. Perfect as a warm starter or a tasty snack, they showcase a simple yet flavorful combination that highlights the natural umami of mushrooms.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms
- 10 oz / 300 g button mushrooms
Filling & Seasoning
- 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- 1/2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped (or 1/4 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 to 3 pinches of salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to prepare for baking the stuffed mushrooms.
- Prepare Mushrooms: Carefully break the stalks off the button mushrooms, keeping the caps intact for stuffing.
- Coat Mushroom Caps: Place the mushroom caps into a baking dish or tray, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and toss to evenly coat. Arrange the caps cup side up on the tray.
- Chop Stalks: Finely chop the mushroom stalks to use in the filling.
- Sauté Stalks and Garlic: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chopped stalks and minced garlic, sautéing for 1.5 to 2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add Breadcrumbs: Stir in the panko breadcrumbs and continue to sauté for another 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture turns a light golden color.
- Season Filling: Remove the pan from heat and mix in salt, black pepper, chopped parsley, and thyme leaves to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Stuff Mushrooms: Use a teaspoon to fill each mushroom cap with the prepared breadcrumb mixture, piling it generously into each cup.
- Drizzle Oil and Bake: Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the stuffed mushrooms. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, just until the mushroom caps soften but still hold their shape.
- Serve: Serve the garlic stuffed mushrooms warm or at room temperature as a flavorful appetizer or snack.
Notes
- If fresh thyme is unavailable, substitute with 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme for similar flavor.
- Panko breadcrumbs give a light, crispy texture; regular breadcrumbs can be used but may produce a denser filling.
- Adjust salt and black pepper according to taste preferences.
- Ensure mushrooms are baked until just softened to avoid sogginess and maintain their shape.
