Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

This stuffed portobello mushroom recipe is a delicious and simple way to enjoy the combination of juicy mushrooms and spicy ground beef. Stuffed mushrooms are the perfect appetizer or party food that uses minimal ingredients and just the right blend of flavors that are guaranteed to be a hit with your guests!

Contents

• 🌟Why this recipe works
• 🍽 Key Ingredients
• 🔪 How to make
• 💭 Cooking tips
• 📖 Recipe Variations
• 🥗 What to serve with
• 🙋 Frequently asked questions
• 🧊 Storing and ♨️ reheating
• 🍳 Related recipes
• 👪 Serving size
• 📋 Recipe

🌟Why this recipe works

This easy stuffed mushroom recipe is the perfect balance of savory, salty flavors. The portobello mushrooms are a great vessel for the ground beef and cheese stuffing, providing an earthy flavor that complements the spicy jalapeno and rich parmesan. 

The addition of chopped red onion gives a hint of sweetness to each bite, while cheddar cheese adds even more flavor and creamy texture.

The best part about these stuffed mushrooms is that it requires minimal effort to prepare. All you need to do is preheat your oven, mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, stuff the mushrooms with the mixture, and bake until golden brown. In 30 minutes, you can have flavorful stuffed mushrooms ready to serve!

It's the perfect finger food recipe for prepping ahead for parties and BBQs that any home cook can whip up.

Stuffed recipes are easy to make and great for flavor combos, as you can use the stuffing mixture to stuff into other veggies like these stuffed tomatoes or stuffed zucchini boats, and even stuffed rigatoni or stuffed stromboli for a heartier dish.

🍽 Key Ingredients

Stuffed mushrooms require only a few simple key ingredients to make the perfect savory appetizer.

Portobello mushrooms - The best mushrooms for stuffing are Portobello because they have bigger mushroom caps to stuff.

Ground beef mixture - The succulent ground beef mixture is slightly spicy with a combination of jalapeno and red onion, and cheddar cheese is added to give it a rich and creamy texture.

Parmesan cheese - Grated parmesan cheese is added on top to melt and give the mushrooms a salty crust.

Parsley - Chopped fresh parsley is added to aid the earthy mushrooms.

Substitutions

Ground beef

If you don’t eat beef, you can substitute the ground beef for ground turkey, Italian sausage, or ground chicken.

Jalapeno

Instead of jalapenos, you can use chipotle peppers or red pepper flakes. To make the recipe less spicy, you can replace the jalapeno with bell peppers.

Cheeses

Although cheddar and parmesan are the best combinations for these mushrooms, you could use other types of cheese like mozzarella, gouda, cream cheese, Mexican blend, and even ricotta cheese.

🔪 How to make

These stuffed mushrooms are so simple to make you won’t believe the flavor they deliver! Just mix together a few ingredients, stuff the mushrooms, top with cheese, and bake. In less than 30 minutes, you’ll have savory stuffed mushrooms that are guaranteed to impress.

Preparations

• Wash the mushrooms with a dampened cloth or paper towel to remove any dirt.
• Cut the stems from the mushrooms to leave the caps for stuffing.
• Finely dice the jalapenos and red onion.
• Grate the cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese.

Cooking instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius).

Step 2
Drizzle or brush the mushrooms with olive oil

And sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 3
Mix the ground beef, chopped onion, cheddar cheese, diced jalapeno, chopped parsley, and salt and pepper in a bowl.

Step 4
Make burger patties with the mixture to the size of the mushrooms using your hands.

Fill mushroom caps with the patties and top with parmesan cheese.

Step 5
Transfer the unbaked stuffed mushrooms to a baking sheet or baking dish with a rack and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 6
Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

💭 Cooking tips

Cleaning the mushrooms

For the best-stuffed mushrooms, use a damp cloth or damp paper towel to clean them. If you wash mushrooms in water, they will soak up and become soggy.

Save the chopped mushroom stems

Don't throw away the chopped mushroom stems. You can use them to make a delicious topping for your stuffed mushrooms or even a delicious Hungarian mushroom soup.

Use a rack to bake the stuffed mushrooms

It’s important to use a rack so that they don’t sit directly on the bottom of the pan with their juices. Cooking them on a rack helps to give them a crispy exterior while keeping them moist in the middle with the stuffing mixture.

📖 Recipe Variations

These stuffed mushrooms can be varied in a multitude of ways to create your own delicious recipe. Here are just a few suggestions:

Crispy bacon stuffed mushrooms

Add ½ cup of crispy bacon to the beef mixture for a crunchy texture and smoky flavor.

Four cheese-stuffed mushrooms

For a super melty cheese mixture, add 3 tablespoons of cream cheese and ¼ cup of mozzarella cheese to the ground beef mixture and swap the jalapeno for 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.

Stuffed mushrooms with panko and nut topping

Mix the parmesan cheese with 2 tablespoons of crushed pine nuts and ¼ cup of panko bread crumbs. Sprinkle that on top of the beef mixture for a delicious crunchy topping.

🥗 What to serve with

These stuffed mushrooms are a perfect side dish or appetizer to combine with other tasty appetizer recipes for parties and game days. Here are some other tasty recipes to pair them with:

Sandwiches

A plate full of delicious sandwiches is always a hit for finger food parties. From white truffle egg salad sandwiches to cucumber sandwiches and BLT grilled cheese sandwiches, the possibilities are endless.

Deviled eggs

They’re easy to make and can be spiced up in a variety of ways. Try these smoked salmon deviled eggs or curried deviled eggs for a tasty twist.

Roasted vegetables

Pizza monkey bread

Delicious pizza-inspired monkey bread is always a hit at parties. This pull-apart recipe is easy to make and perfect for dipping into homemade marinara sauce. Plus, you can top it with your favorite ingredients!

🙋 Frequently asked questions

🧊 Storing and ♨️ reheating

You can enjoy any leftover stuffed mushrooms cold or reheated.

Fridge - Stored in an airtight container, these stuffed mushrooms will last up to three days in the fridge.

Freezer - You can freeze stuffed mushrooms unbaked. Store them in a freezer container and cook them from frozen, adding an extra 8-10 minutes to the cooking time. Do not thaw them, or they will be soggy.

Reheating - To reheat, simply place on a baking sheet and cook in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes. You can also microwave them for 2 minutes.

🍳 Related recipes

 If you're looking for more delicious recipes to enjoy with these stuffed mushrooms, try these 30 authentic ground beef recipes or 50 best American comfort food recipes. There's something for every in these collections of recipes so you can find the perfect meal to suit your tastes.

👪 Serving size

This stuffed mushroom recipe yields 3 servings, with one large stuffed mushroom per serving. However, you can easily double or even triple the recipe quantity for bigger crowds.

These delicious stuffed mushrooms are the perfect addition to any holiday meal, game day spread, or appetizer party. With minimal ingredients and lots of flavors, they will be the star of your table!

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