Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
on Apr 04, 2022, Updated May 27, 2024
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They say good things come in small packages and that is absolutely true about these easy Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms 🍄. The filling is everything you want, and more. Every bite is creamy, cheesy, and absolutely delicious. This recipe makes for the perfect appetizer or game day 🏈 snack for a crowd. Feel free to make these in the air fryer as well.
Why You’ll Love Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
These Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms are like stuffed mushrooms 🍄 and 🥬 spinach dip had a baby. They pack so much flavor into a small little bite. The filling is deliciously creamy and tangy, the mushrooms are perfectly tender-crisp and the golden cheesy topping takes these to the next level. You can have these prepped ahead of time and ready to bake so they’re warm and gooey when you serve.
How to Prepare Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
🌡️ Begin by preheating the oven to 400F (200C).
🧻 Now, use a damp paper towel to clean the mushrooms.
🍄 Next, remove the stems from the mushrooms. You can save them for another recipe, or chop them and add them into the filling here.
🥄 With a small teaspoon scoop a little bit out of the inside of each mushroom.
🫒 Drizzle olive oil into a baking dish and then arrange the mushrooms on top.
🔪 Using a sharp knife, finely chop half an onion, chop 1 cup of spinach and mince 2 or 3 cloves of garlic as well.
🧅 Now, in a pan over medium heat add a little bit of olive oil and then sauté the onions.
🥬 Next, add in the chopped spinach and let it wilt, and then add in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
❄️ Take the pan off the heat and cool slightly.
🥣 In a mixing bowl, add cream cheese and then add in the sautéed spinach mixture.
🌀 Mix everything together until smooth and cohesive.
🥄 Next, use a teaspoon to fill each mushroom cup with the cream cheese mixture.
🍄 Place the mushrooms back into the baking dish and then top them with grated mozzarella.
♨️ Now, bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until they’re fully cooked and the cheese is melted. Enjoy!
Nonna’s Tip 🍄
You can definitely make these Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms in the air fryer as well. Please look at your air fryer instruction manual and make them according to your vegetable setting. Keep a close eye on them.
Variations and Substitutions for Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
- You can use any dairy-free cream cheese or even goat cheese in these Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms.
- Feel free to chop up the 🍄 mushroom stems and add them to the onions in the pan.
- You can also use your favorite herb-and-garlic 🧄 cream cheese as it will be delicious.
- You could add chopped bell peppers or cooked 🥓 bacon bits to the Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms filling for extra flavor.
- You could also add in really finely chopped artichoke pieces, which is another classic pairing with spinach dip.
- You can add herbs like thyme, rosemary, or 🌿 parsley to these Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms. A sprinkle of red pepper flakes can add a bit of heat if you like.
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Best Served With
- Serve these Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms as part of an appetizer spread with a charcuterie board, Marinated Feta Stuffed Olives and Chicken Bake Cups.
- Serve these for game day with my 🍗 Honey BBQ Chicken Wings, Stuffed Jalapeños and Cauliflower Nachos.
- You could serve a few of these Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms as a vegetarian main dish along with a side 🥗 salad or pasta.
Common Questions
White button mushrooms or cremini mushrooms are ideal for these Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms due to their size and shape.
Yes, you can certainly make these in the air fryer. Please look at your air fryer instruction manual and make them according to your vegetable setting. Keep a close eye on them.
Yes, you can use frozen spinach in this recipe. Make sure to thaw the spinach completely and squeeze out excess water before adding it to the sauté pan.
Absolutely have fun with these Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms. You could add chopped bell peppers or cooked bacon bits to the filling for extra flavor. You could also add in really finely chopped artichoke pieces, which is another classic pairing with spinach dip.
Yes, you can prepare the filling and stuff the mushrooms ahead of time. Store them in the refrigerator and bake them just before serving so they’re warm and gooey.
Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
- With a damp paper towel clean the mushrooms, remove the stems and save the stems for another recipe. ou can also chop up the stems, add them to the onions as well.
- With a small teaspoon scoop a little bit out of the inside of each mushroom.
- Drizzle olive oil into a baking dish and arrange the mushrooms on top.
- In a pan on medium heat add a little bit of olive oil and sauté the onions.
- Add the chopped spinach and let it wilt, and lastly the garlic and let that cook off for 30 seconds. Take it off the heat.
- In a separate bowl add the cream cheese of choice and add in the sautéed spinach, onions and garlic. Give it a good mix.
- Fill each mushroom with about a teaspoon of filling.
- Top them off with mozzarella and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until fully cooked and the cheese is melted. Enjoy
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Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
