Stuffed Asiago-Basil Mushrooms (Printable)

Creamy Asiago and basil-filled mushroom caps with golden breadcrumb topping. Perfect party appetizer in 35 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Mushrooms

01 - 24 medium cremini or white button mushrooms, stems removed and reserved

→ Filling

02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - Reserved mushroom stems, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2/3 cup grated Asiago cheese
06 - 1/3 cup cream cheese, softened
07 - 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
08 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/8 teaspoon salt

→ Topping

12 - 2 tablespoons grated Asiago cheese
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# Step-by-step Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Clean mushrooms and carefully remove stems. Finely chop stems and set aside.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped mushroom stems and garlic, sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and moisture evaporates. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine the sautéed mushroom stems and garlic with Asiago cheese, cream cheese, panko breadcrumbs, chopped basil, parsley, black pepper, and salt. Mix until well blended.
04 - Spoon the filling generously into each mushroom cap, pressing lightly. Arrange filled mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Drizzle tops with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Asiago cheese. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender and tops are golden.
06 - Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with extra basil if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They vanish from the platter so fast youll wish you doubled the batch.
  • The Asiago melts into the cream cheese and creates this ridiculously savory, creamy bite that feels indulgent without being heavy.
  • You can prep the filling hours ahead and stuff them right before guests arrive.
  • Even people who claim they dont like mushrooms reach for seconds.
02 -
  • Dont skip sautéing the stems, raw mushrooms release too much water and make the filling soggy.
  • Softened cream cheese is critical, cold cream cheese wont mix smoothly and youll end up with lumps.
  • If your mushrooms are huge, reduce the baking time by a few minutes or theyll get rubbery.
03 -
  • Use a small spoon or a piping bag to fill the caps neatly and quickly, it looks more professional and goes faster.
  • If the filling seems too thick, add a teaspoon of milk or cream to loosen it up.
  • For extra flavor, brush the mushroom caps lightly with olive oil before stuffing them.
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