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Home » Type » Appetizers » Must-Try Three Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms Appetizer {video}

Must-Try Three Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms Appetizer {video}

December 19, 2021 by Faith 30 Comments

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A blend of ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella cheese is paired with aromatic garlic, onion, and herbs in this delicious Three Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms appetizer recipe. It’s easy to make, always a crowd-pleaser, and keto friendly with 1 ingredient swap!

easy stuffed mushrooms

Every year some type of stuffed mushrooms graces my family’s Christmas Eve dinner table.

To switch it up, each year or so I try make a different kind of stuffed mushrooms. Some have had ground turkey (my personal favorite, since the gamey turkey pairs so nicely with earthy mushrooms), some had Italian turkey sausage, some spinach, others smoked gouda.

easy cheesy stuffed mushrooms recipe

I wanted to do something different this year, so to get some inspiration I went to my fridge. And then I saw it. A beautiful trinity of cheeses that complement each other so perfectly: mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan! They were longing to be made into cheesy stuffed mushrooms.

You can serve these mushrooms as an appetizer or first course, but they’re also substantial enough to serve as an entrée along with a green salad.

stuffed mushrooms with description

In This Article

  • The Best Three Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
  • Tips for Making Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Stuffed Mushrooms FAQs
  • More Favorite Appetizer Recipes to Make
  • Three Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

The Best Three Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

Ingredients in 3 Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

cheese stuffed mushrooms ingredients
  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • Button mushrooms
  • Olive oil
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Eggs
  • Ricotta
  • Parmesan
  • Dried Italian herb seasoning
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Italian style seasoned breadcrumbs
  • Mozzarella
  • Fresh parsley

How to Make Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms

  1. Wash the mushrooms. Use a dry or slightly damp cloth to gently brush off any dirt on the mushrooms. Remove the stems from the mushrooms and set the mushroom caps aside for now. Finely chop the mushroom stems (about 1 1/4 cups of chopped stems).
  2. Cook the chopped mushroom stems for the filling. Heat the oil on medium to medium heat, then add the chopped stems and cook until softened, about 8 to10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the onion and cook until the onion is softened, about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Transfer the mushroom stem/onion mixture to a bowl and allow to cool slightly.
  3. Make the filling. To the cooled onion mixture, add the eggs, ricotta, parmesan, dried Italian herb seasoning, salt, black pepper, and breadcrumbs. Mix to combine.
  4. Stuff the mushrooms. Scoop or spoon the stuffing mixture into the mushroom caps (gently pressing it down into the mushroom cavity), and place the filled mushrooms in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the mozzarella on top.
  5. Cook the stuffed mushrooms. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes, and then remove the foil. Preheat the broiler.  Broil a couple minutes to brown the cheese (watch carefully so they don’t burn). 
  6. Enjoy! Sprinkle the fresh parsley on top. Serve.
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How Long Do Stuffed Mushrooms Last in the Fridge?

Store leftover stuffed mushrooms covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.

You can reheat leftover stuffed mushrooms in a 350F oven until warm, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Variations on This Recipe

  • Play with the cheese. Instead of ricotta cheese, you can use cream cheese. Instead of parmesan, you can use any type of dry, aged cheese you like. And instead of the mozzarella, use whatever your favorite is!
  • Make it low carb. Use keto breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs!
  • Add bacon for smoky flavor. These cheesy stuffed mushrooms are also delicious with a couple slices of crisped beef bacon crumbled into the filling.
button mushrooms on wooden cutting board

Tips for Making Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

  • You can use brown or white button mushrooms to make stuffed mushrooms. Or if you want large stuffed mushrooms, use portobello mushrooms.
  • If your mushrooms are dirty. Use a dry or slightly damp cloth to gently brush off any dirt on the mushrooms.
  • Make it for the meat-eaters. I like to chop the stems and cook them in a skillet along with aromatics like onion and garlic to make the filling. Not only is it delicious, but it helps reduce waste since we’re using the whole mushroom. However, if you prefer stuffed mushrooms with meat, you can brown half a pound of sausage or any type of ground meat you like and add that to the filling in addition to (or instead of) the chopped, cooked mushroom stems.
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Stuffed Mushrooms FAQs

What Kind of Cheese Pairs Well with Mushrooms?

Mushrooms are one of those amazing foods that pair well with just about any cheese you like. For example, they’re great with sharp cheddar, earthy brie, and nutty gruyère. 

Here we pair mushrooms with ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella for a delicious triple cheese appetizer.

3 cheese stuffed mushrooms

Do You Wash Mushrooms Before Stuffing Them?

Before stuffing the mushrooms, use a dry or slightly damp cloth to gently brush off any dirt on the mushrooms.

I don’t like to fully submerge them in water because mushrooms are like little sponges and can get waterlogged and/or slimy.

Why Are My Stuffed Mushrooms Watery?

Mushrooms hold a lot of water, which they release as they cook. If your stuffed mushrooms are watery, then they likely needed to cook longer.

For this Three Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms recipe, we first cook the mushroom stems on the stovetop to make the filling. Then we stuff the mushrooms and cook them in the oven. If you follow this recipe, your stuffed mushrooms shouldn’t come out watery!

homemade stuffed mushrooms

More Favorite Appetizer Recipes to Make

  • Cheddar Cheese Ball Appetizer
  • Summer Sausage Cucumber Bites with Cream Cheese Mousse
  • Easy Zucchini Stacks with Goat Cheese
  • Chile Relleno Dip
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Three Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

By: Faith Gorsky
A blend of ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella cheese is paired with aromatic garlic, onion, and herbs in this delicious Three Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms appetizer recipe. It’s easy to make, always a crowd-pleaser, and keto friendly with 1 ingredient swap!
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Prep Time 1 hr
Cook Time 45 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 222 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • Olive oil cooking spray for the pan
  • 24 ounces whole button mushrooms white or brown
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup ricotta
  • 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan
  • 1 teaspoons dried Italian herb seasoning or 1 1/2 teaspoons each minced fresh thyme and rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup Italian style seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 4 ounces mozzarella shredded
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375F and spray the inside of a 9 by 13-inch casserole dish with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Use a dry or slightly damp cloth to gently brush off any dirt on the mushrooms. Remove the stems from the mushrooms and set the mushroom caps aside for now. Finely chop the mushroom stems (about 1 1/4 cups of chopped stems).
  • Heat the oil on medium to medium heat, then add the chopped stems and cook until softened, about 8 to10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the onion and cook until the onion is softened, about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Transfer the mushroom stem/onion mixture to a bowl and allow to cool slightly.
  • To the cooled onion mixture, add the eggs, ricotta, parmesan, dried Italian herb seasoning, salt, black pepper, and breadcrumbs. Mix to combine.
  • Scoop or spoon the stuffing mixture into the mushroom caps (gently pressing it down into the mushroom cavity), and place the filled mushrooms in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the mozzarella on top.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes, and then remove the foil.
  • Preheat the broiler. Broil a couple minutes to brown the cheese (watch carefully so they don’t burn).
  • Sprinkle the fresh parsley on top and serve.

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Faith’s Tips

  • Recipe Yield: Depending on how big your button mushrooms are, you will get a different number of stuffed mushrooms. I usually get about 30 to 35 stuffed mushrooms from 24 ounces of button mushrooms.
  • Storage: Store leftover stuffed mushrooms covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Reheating: You can reheat leftover stuffed mushrooms in a 350F oven until warm, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Low Carb Version: To make these low carb, use keto breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Three Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 83mg28%
Sodium 476mg21%
Potassium 382mg11%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 347IU7%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 184mg18%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms, Stuffed Mushrooms, Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe, Three Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
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This post was first published on An Edible Mosaic on December 27, 2009. I updated it with more information on December 19, 2021.

Filed Under: Appetizers, Vegetarian Tagged: Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms, Stuffed Mushrooms, Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe, Three Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Comments

  1. Ingrid says

    January 11, 2010 at 8:53 pm

    Oh, this is another good one and the kids LOVE mushrooms too! So this is totally doable.
    ~ingrid

    Reply
  2. Nutmeg Nanny says

    January 4, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    Delicious! I love mushrooms and having it stuffed with cheese can only make them a million times better :)

    Reply
  3. Nicole says

    December 30, 2009 at 2:23 pm

    THOSE LOOK AMAZING!

    Just found your blog – can’t wait to find more great recipes!

    Reply
  4. Veronica says

    December 29, 2009 at 11:27 pm

    Oh yum. Your pictures are amazing. I’ve never had or made stuffed mushrooms and now I feel deprived. I think these would be great for New Year’s eve!

    Reply
  5. Chaya says

    December 29, 2009 at 7:51 pm

    Last time, I was here, I got so caught up in those mushrooms, I missed the book review. Good thing, I came back. Thanks for sharing with us.

    I am one of those people who love pictures. Yet, it looks like a good read. I bet the book is worth those mushrooms or is the mushrooms are worth the book?

    Reply
  6. Blond Duck says

    December 29, 2009 at 11:59 am

    Mushrooms and cheese? Yummm!

    Reply
  7. Erica says

    December 29, 2009 at 9:11 am

    I love those little bites! They look wonderful. Happy new year!

    Reply
  8. Dawn says

    December 29, 2009 at 10:02 am

    Mmmm I just love stuffed mushrooms! I saw some in the store the other day, almost picked them up but was thinking about trying them out myself–this sounds like a great recipe!

    Reply
  9. Joanne says

    December 29, 2009 at 6:54 am

    I would love to have these as a main course. And yes that cheese combo is definitely a holy trinity! I could eat those three every day for the rest of my life and be very content. What a great dish.

    Reply
  10. Kailey says

    December 29, 2009 at 6:54 am

    mmm cheese and mushrooms sound like a delicious combo if I do say so myself! :)

    Reply
  11. Chakh...le...Re!!! says

    December 28, 2009 at 8:56 pm

    OMG! They look so gorgeous. must have tasted heavenly.

    Reply
  12. Beth @ 990 Square says

    December 28, 2009 at 6:40 pm

    Oh I wish I wasn’t all full for appetizers for my NYE dinner party! Because these look fantastic! I LOVE stuffed mushrooms!

    Reply
  13. grace says

    December 28, 2009 at 2:12 pm

    right, so if i have to eat mushrooms (ick), i want them stuffed to bursting with lots and lots of cheese. you’ve done it right here, faith–bravo!

    Reply
  14. theUngourmet says

    December 28, 2009 at 11:14 am

    I love stuffed mushrooms! This recipe looks wonderful and the photos are terrific as well!

    Reply
  15. lostpastremembered says

    December 28, 2009 at 4:47 am

    gorgeous photo… and great recipe! thanks!

    Reply
  16. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    December 27, 2009 at 6:51 pm

    I adore stuffed vegtables and I find even vegetable dislikers are converted when they’re stuffed with yummy goodness! This is a great idea for vegetarians too! :D

    Reply
  17. Barabara Bakes says

    December 27, 2009 at 6:47 pm

    We had stuffed mushrooms at our Christmas party too. This looks like a great version!

    Reply
  18. girlichef says

    December 27, 2009 at 5:58 pm

    Oh, these stuffed mushrooms look amazing!! You always have the biggest, most mouthwatering photos…if only I could reach out and grab a few ;D

    Reply
  19. Figtreeapps says

    December 27, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    I never thought a stuffed mushroom could be so deeeelicious!!

    Reply
  20. Chaya says

    December 27, 2009 at 7:15 pm

    What a creative way to stuff mushrooms. Sounds delicious. Photos are great, as usual.

    Reply
  21. Holly says

    December 27, 2009 at 7:06 pm

    i am not a huge mushroom fan, but i am pretty sure i would scarf these down :)

    Reply
  22. Samantha says

    December 27, 2009 at 3:27 pm

    I love mushrooms, and am always looking for new ways to use them, and this one sounds amazing!

    Reply
  23. coco says

    December 27, 2009 at 2:57 pm

    I love mushrooms in all forms and these are specially pretty and yummy~~~ :D

    Reply
  24. marla {Family Fresh Cooking} says

    December 27, 2009 at 1:48 pm

    The stuffed mushrooms look great! I like how you pair the mild Ricotta with the tangier Parmesan, and the creamy melted Cheddar on the top. Yes, I would probably have a few of these with steamed veggies or a salad as my meal.

    Reply
  25. Rosa says

    December 27, 2009 at 12:40 pm

    I love stuffed mushrooms and those look scrumptious to boot!

    Best wishes for 2010!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  26. [email protected] says

    December 27, 2009 at 11:18 am

    cheese and mushroom?? totally drool worthy!! yummm!!! i should try this!! once again happy new year faith!! hope ye had a wonderful Christmas!!

    Reply
  27. Jen says

    December 27, 2009 at 10:49 am

    I love new ways to use ground turkey. I love that you used it to stuff the mushrooms. The cheese trio sounds perfect!

    Reply
  28. zerrin says

    December 27, 2009 at 8:17 am

    These look so yummy! I love stuffed mushrooms with cheese, but never tried it with such a filling mixture of various cheese and herbs. Sounds perfect as an appetizer or a breakfast dish.
    Happy new year to you and your family!

    Reply
  29. Dorothy says

    December 27, 2009 at 7:58 am

    Yummy! I love stuffed mushrooms, especially with lots of cheese like your recipe :)

    Reply
  30. Heavenly Housewife says

    December 27, 2009 at 7:53 am

    Wow, these look so good, the ingredients list is making my mouth water. I may try making these :)

    Reply

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