Stuffed Asiago-Basil Mushrooms (Printable Version)

Creamy Asiago-filled mushrooms with fresh basil and breadcrumbs—perfect for entertaining and special occasions.

# What You'll 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

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Clean mushrooms and carefully remove stems. Finely chop stems and set aside.
02 - 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.
03 - 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.
04 - Spoon filling generously into each mushroom cap, pressing lightly. Arrange filled mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Drizzle mushroom tops with olive oil and sprinkle with remaining Asiago cheese.
06 - Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender and tops are golden brown.
07 - Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with extra fresh basil if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They look fancy enough for a dinner party but come together in less time than it takes to shower and change.
  • The filling is rich and creamy without being heavy, and the fresh basil keeps everything bright.
  • You can prep them hours ahead and bake them right before guests arrive, which means less panic and more wine.
02 -
  • If you skip sautéing the mushroom stems, the filling will be watery and the flavor won't be as concentrated.
  • Softened cream cheese is crucial, if it's cold it won't mix smoothly and you'll end up with lumps.
  • Don't overfill the caps or the filling will spill out and burn on the pan.
03 -
  • Use a small spoon or a piping bag to fill the caps neatly, it makes them look bakery-perfect.
  • If your mushrooms are different sizes, adjust the filling amount so every bite is balanced.
  • Let the filled mushrooms sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before baking, they'll cook more evenly.
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