Stuffed Asiago-Basil Mushrooms (Printer Friendly)

Creamy Asiago-filled mushrooms with fresh basil and breadcrumbs—elegant appetizer ready in 35 minutes.

# What You 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 breadcrumbs, preferably panko
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

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They disappear faster than you can refill the tray, which means you did something right.
  • The creamy Asiago filling tastes fancy but comes together in one bowl with no fuss.
  • You can prep them hours ahead and bake right before guests arrive, saving your sanity.
  • Even people who claim they don't like mushrooms reach for seconds.
02 -
  • If your mushrooms release a lot of liquid while baking, you didn't cook the stems long enough, that step really matters.
  • Softened cream cheese is the key to a smooth filling, cold cream cheese will leave you with lumps no amount of stirring will fix.
  • Don't skip the parchment paper unless you enjoy scrubbing cheese off metal for twenty minutes.
03 -
  • Use a small spoon or a piping bag to fill the caps neatly, it makes them look professional and keeps your hands clean.
  • If the filling seems too thick, add a teaspoon of olive oil or a splash of cream to loosen it up.
  • For extra crispy tops, switch the oven to broil for the last minute, but watch them like a hawk so they don't burn.
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