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    Oct 5, 2021 by Becca Heyes · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

    Simple Stuffed Mushrooms in Garlic Cream Sauce

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    Total time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    5 from 1 vote
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    A super simple recipe for spectacular stuffed mushrooms, with a crispy, cheesy topping, and an ultra garlicky cream sauce.

    A dish full of stuffed mushrooms in a cream sauce, with a spoon taking a scoop.

    I fear I may not have enough words to describe how incredible these simple stuffed mushrooms are. Have you ever audibly swooned when you first taste something? That's what I did with these. Topped with crispy, cheesy, herby breadcrumbs, and served in a super garlicky cream sauce, they are an absolute dream.

    4 crispy stuffed mushrooms in a bowl with a spoon.

    Simple stuffed mushrooms

    Stuffed mushrooms are seriously underrated. I adore mushrooms, and cooking them simply like this really allows them to be the star of the show.

    The topping for these stuffed mushrooms is really easy to make - sometimes a few straightforward ingredients is all you need to create something really spectacular!

    And if you really want to take your stuffed mushrooms to the next level, cook them in the garlic cream sauce. It gives an extra layer to the dish, and makes these simple stuffed mushrooms something really special.

    A dish of stuffed mushroom in a garlic cream sauce.

    How to make stuffed mushrooms

    Step 1: Mix the garlic cream sauce

    The garlic cream sauce in this recipe is prepared right there in your baking dish. If I can ever avoid dirtying an extra dish unnecessarily, I will do it!

    Just pour in some single cream, then mix in some minced garlic, and plenty of salt and pepper.

    I actually used a shop-bought garlic paste, rather than mincing fresh garlic myself. Either way will work nicely, but using garlic paste is much less effort, and also means it's minced super finely - so instead of ending up with actual pieces of garlic in the sauce, it infuses through the cream evenly.

    Cream sauce in a baking dish with a fork.

    Step 2: Add the mushrooms

    Place your mushrooms in the dish, on top of the garlicky sauce.

    I used baby portobello mushrooms, because they're fairly open on the underside, so they cup the breadcrumb topping nicely.

    Most other types of mushroom will also work just fine, but just bear in mind that if your mushrooms are particularly closed underneath, the end result might be a little messier - more like a mushroom bake with a breadcrumb topping, rather than individually stuffed mushrooms. Still just as delicious though, of course!

    Baby portobello mushrooms laid out in a baking dish.

    Step 3: Make the breadcrumb stuffing

    The stuffing for these baked mushrooms is made with simple, everyday ingredients:

    • breadcrumbs
    • grated parmesan-style cheese
    • fresh parsley
    • garlic
    • salt and pepper
    • melted butter

    Nothing fancy, but when it's all combined, and baked up to get nice and crispy... it's pretty wow.

    You could blitz everything up together in a food processor if you're pushed for time. I decided to chop everything by hand, just because I wanted it a little chunkier.

    A simple bread stuffing mixture in a mixing bowl.

    Step 4: Stuff the mushrooms

    Scoop the stuffing on top of the mushrooms. Ideally you'll make sure each individual mushroom is holding a good amount of filling, but to be honest, you don't need to be too careful about it. Just scatter it all over there.

    A dish of uncooked stuffed mushrooms with a herby breadcrumb topping.

    Step 5: Bake until crispy

    20 minutes in the oven is all these simple stuffed mushrooms need.

    The stuffing becomes beautifully golden brown, with tasty bits of crispy cheese.

    The garlic cream sauce becomes hot and bubbly, enriched by the juices that ooze out of the soft mushrooms.

    Just one bite will make you weak at the knees.

    A spoon lifting a crispy stuffed mushroom from a baking dish.

    When you dig in with a spoon, you'll be able to pick up each individual stuffed mushroom, complete with that crispy topping, and a little pool of garlic sauce.

    Crispy stuffed mushrooms in a baking dish with a cream sauce.

    How to serve stuffed mushrooms

    These stuffed mushrooms could be served in a few different ways:

    • as an appetiser at a fancy dinner party - just scoop a few into a bowl for each person. Or, make individual versions using full-size portobello mushrooms.
    • as a side dish for a special meal, e.g. Christmas dinner, Thanksgiving, or even just your Sunday lunch.
    • as a standalone lunch dish, with some crusty bread to mop up the sauce.

    The creamy mushrooms themselves are pretty rich and full of flavour, so if you're serving them alongside something else, make it something nice and simple.

    Dig in, and enjoy!

    Stuffed mushrooms in a bowl with cream sauce.

    Simple Stuffed Mushrooms in Garlic Cream Sauce

    A super simple recipe for spectacular stuffed mushrooms, with a crispy, cheesy topping, and an ultra garlicky cream sauce.

    If you've cooked this recipe, don't forget to leave a star rating!

    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 227kcal
    Author: Becca Heyes

    Ingredients

    For the garlic cream sauce

    • 200 ml (~ ¾ cup) single cream
    • 2 teaspoon minced garlic or garlic puree
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    For the simple stuffed mushrooms

    • 300 g (~ 10 oz) mushrooms (I used mini portobello mushrooms)
    • 60 g (~ 2 oz) bread
    • Small handful fresh parsley
    • 60 g (~ 2 oz) vegetarian parmesan-style cheese, finely grated
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic or garlic puree
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoon butter, melted

    Instructions

    • Pour the single cream into a baking dish (mine measured around 7 x 11 inches), and add the minced garlic and the salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.
    • Place the mushrooms on top of the cream, rounded side down. Try to nestle them in in a single layer, if possible.
    • Finely chop the bread and fresh parsley. Add to a small mixing bowl, along with the grated cheese, minced garlic, and salt and pepper. Mix well to combine. Alternatively, you can blitz up the stuffing ingredients in a food processor, though this will probably give a finer crumb.
    • Scoop the stuffing mixture over the mushrooms, making sure each mushroom is well stuffed. Don't worry if some of the stuffing spills over into the cream.
    • Drizzle everything with a little melted butter, and bake at 190°C (Gas Mark 5 / 375°F) for around 20 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 portion - Calories: 227 kcal - Carbohydrates: 14 g - Protein: 10.2 g - Fat: 15.6 g - Saturated Fat: 9.5 g - Cholesterol: 45 mg - Sodium: 891 mg - Potassium: 352 mg - Fiber: 1.4 g - Sugar: 2.1 g - Calcium: 222 mg - Iron: 3 mg

    Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.

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    1. Graeme Maver says

      October 05, 2021 at 6:19 pm

      Definitely going to make the mushroom dish

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      • Becca @ Easy Cheesy Vegetarian says

        October 18, 2021 at 9:41 am

        Hope you enjoy them :)

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    2. Fi Hall says

      October 05, 2021 at 6:12 pm

      Followed the recipe to the letter....it is PERFECT! Made as a stand alone dish with warmed crusty bread, I WOULD elbow family members out of the way for the last one! Thank you!5 stars

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      • Becca @ Easy Cheesy Vegetarian says

        October 18, 2021 at 9:39 am

        Ahhh that's great news, thanks Fi! Really glad you enjoyed them as much as I did :D

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    3. Debi....Recipes For My Boys says

      August 22, 2012 at 7:39 pm

      These are gorgeous! I love stuffed mushrooms! Thank you for sharing on Thursday's Treasures Week 47. Looking forward to more amazing recipes! <3 and hugs!

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    4. Michelles Tasty Creations says

      August 18, 2012 at 1:25 am

      Sounds amazingly easy and delicious! My husband loves stuffed mushrooms and I'll definitely make these for him. Thanks for sharing :)

      Reply
    5. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

      August 14, 2012 at 4:01 pm

      I thought a little too much was going on on the closing ceremony. Still cool to see Spice Girls reunion! Your stuffed mushrooms look so tempting! Love the pics!

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    6. LittleMonsterx14 says

      August 13, 2012 at 10:02 pm

      this looks so easy! i love it! also seeing the spice girls last night made my life complete! total childhood memories!

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    7. Kaitlin @TheGardenGrazer says

      August 13, 2012 at 8:10 pm

      These look so awesome! Simple is the way to go :)

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