Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms

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If there’s a way to transform you into a 🍄 mushroom lover, it’s with this Pizza Stuffed Mushroom recipe. These are an absolute dream and the perfect appetizer, or game day snack. This was one of the most highly requested recipes on Instagram so it’s all thanks to you. Thank you for always giving me the best ideas and I really hope you give this easy recipe a try.

Why You’ll Love Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms

These bite-sized Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms are the perfect little snack or appetizer, and great for 🏈 game day. They have all those 🍕 pizza flavors everyone loves, but no carbs and totally gluten-free! They are little flavor bombs with a soft interior and gooey 🧀 cheesy topping. I’ve kept the toppings basic here, but really the options are endless. You could add pepperoni, finely chopped olives, chili flakes and more.

How to Prepare Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms

🔥 Preheat your oven to 450F (230C).

🫒 Oil up or spray a baking sheet, or add parchment paper.

🔪 Now, wipe the mushrooms with a damp paper towel (do not rinse them under water) and then use a knife to chop off the stems.

🍅 Next, add a teaspoon of your favorite pizza sauce on top of each one, along with a tablespoon of mozzarella, and a sprinkle of dry oregano (optional).

⏲️ Place them on the baking sheet and then bake at 450F (230C) for 18 minutes

🌿 Garnish with basil or parsley and enjoy.

Nonna’s Tip 🔥

For a golden, bubbly top, I caramelized the mushrooms on broil for one minute at the end.

Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms

Variations and Substitutions for Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms

  1. You can use any 🧀 cheese you love, such as vegan, goat, boursin, feta, parm etc. It will be delicious with any cheese option so feel free to experiment.
  2. You can also place a mini pepperoni on top, but it’s up to you.
  3. You can use any 🍄 mushrooms you love as long as they are a little bit bigger in size. You could also use large portobello mushrooms, which would be incredible as well. 
  4. I love Rao’s pizza sauce 🍅 but you can use any.
  5. You can use any toppings you love: olives, chopped bell peppers, onions or chili flakes.

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Common Questions

can I use a different type of mushroom instead of white?

Yes, you can certainly use any type of mushroom you like. Button mushrooms, cremini, or even portobello mushrooms work well for this recipe too.

What type of pizza sauce do you use?

I absolutely love Rao’s Marinara for this Pizza Stuffed Mushroom recipe, it’s the best!

can I make this recipe vegan?

You can certainly use your favorite non-dairy cheese on top of these mushrooms.

can I use other cheese instead of mozzarella?

Absolutely! Goat, boursin, feta, or parmesan would be amazing in this recipe as well.

Can I prepare these in advance?

Yes, assemble the mushrooms with the pizza sauce and cheese ahead of time and refrigerate them. I would bake them just before serving, that way the cheese is nice and melty.

Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms

Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms

These bite-sized Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms make the perfect snack or appetizer, great for game day, with all the beloved pizza flavors minus the carbs and totally gluten-free!
5 from 1 vote
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Makes: 4
Author: The Modern Nonna
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 16 whole white mushrooms, or any
  • 16 teaspoons pizza sauce
  • 16 tablespoons grated mozzarella , or cheese of choice
  • dry oregano to taste
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil , or any oil you like
  • parsley or basil for garnish

Instructions 

  • Preheat your oven to 450F (230C). If the oven doesn’t go that high, just choose the highest setting that you can but you may need to bake them longer. Oil up or spray a baking sheet.
  • Now, wipe the mushrooms with a damp paper towel. Do not rinse them under water and save the stems to chop into an omelet or for another recipe.
  • Once clean, add a teaspoon of your favorite pizza sauce on top of each one, along with a tablespoon of mozzarella, and a sprinkle of dry oregano (optional).
  • Bake at 450°F (230°C) for 18 minutes, then optionally broil for 1 minute for caramelization. Garnish with basil or parsley.

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Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 16g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 47mg, Sodium: 468mg, Potassium: 358mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 485IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 304mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
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  1. 5 stars
    Such a fun, healthy and delicious pasta alternative! This was such a great dinner for me and my family! Can’t wait to make this again!