Stuffed Asiago-Basil Mushrooms (Printable)

Creamy Asiago and basil-filled mushrooms with golden breadcrumb topping. An elegant vegetarian appetizer.

# 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 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

# How-To:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Clean mushrooms and carefully remove stems. Finely chop stems and set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped mushroom stems and garlic; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and moisture evaporates. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
04 - In a medium bowl, combine 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 prepared baking sheet.
06 - Drizzle mushroom tops with olive oil and sprinkle with remaining Asiago cheese.
07 - Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender and tops are golden.
08 - Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with extra basil if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like something from an upscale restaurant but come together in under 40 minutes with everyday ingredients.
  • The creamy Asiago filling gets this perfect savory crust on top that makes every bite feel indulgent.
  • You can prep the filling hours ahead and stuff the mushrooms right before your guests arrive.
  • They work just as well on a weeknight snack plate as they do on a holiday appetizer spread.
02 -
  • Do not skip cooking the mushroom stems, raw stems release too much moisture and make the filling watery.
  • Soften the cream cheese completely before mixing or you will end up with lumps that do not blend smoothly.
  • Press the filling firmly into the caps so it does not fall out during baking.
03 -
  • Use a small spoon or a piping bag to fill the caps neatly and avoid messy edges.
  • If your mushrooms are releasing a lot of liquid while baking, your oven temperature might be too low, bump it up to 400 degrees next time.
  • For extra richness, add a tiny pinch of nutmeg to the filling, it brings out the creaminess of the cheese without being obvious.
Go back