Description
Fun and spooky appetizer with creamy filling and olive ‘pupils’. Perfect for parties and Halloween.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 large white or cremini mushrooms
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup cooked sausage (or crumbled bacon)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 16 small olives (pitted, for “pupils”)
- Cooking spray or olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth and remove the stems. Set the caps aside and finely chop the stems.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped mushroom stems, cream cheese, cooked sausage (or bacon), Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Spoon the filling into each mushroom cap, pressing down slightly to pack it in.
- Place the stuffed mushrooms on a greased baking sheet, spacing them out evenly.
- Press a small olive into the center of each stuffed mushroom to create the “pupil” effect.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is bubbly and golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Arrange on a platter and enjoy your spooky appetizer!
Notes
Great for make-ahead; can be assembled and baked later for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: stuffed mushrooms, Halloween appetizers, party food, creamy filling, easy recipes