Mozzarella Popper Stuffed Mushrooms (Printable)

Creamy mozzarella and cheddar blend fills tender mushrooms, baked with a crunchy spiced topping.

# What You'll Need:

→ Mushrooms

01 - 20 large white button or cremini mushrooms, stems removed and cleaned

→ Cheese Filling

02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
05 - 2 green onions, finely chopped
06 - 1-2 jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
10 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Topping

11 - 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
12 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
13 - 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
14 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Clean the mushroom caps and gently remove stems. Pat dry and set aside.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, green onions, jalapeños, garlic, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.
04 - Spoon or pipe the cheese filling into each mushroom cap, slightly mounding the filling.
05 - In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and parmesan. Sprinkle evenly over the filled mushrooms.
06 - Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the tops are golden brown.
07 - Remove from the oven. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The crispy breadcrumb topping creates this incredible texture contrast against the creamy cheese filling
  • They disappear faster than any appetizer I've ever made, and people actually remember them
02 -
  • Waterlogged mushrooms create a soggy final dish, so never soak them or wash them under running water
  • The filling can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator, but assemble and bake them just before serving for the best texture
03 -
  • Use a small cookie scoop or piping bag for uniform, beautifully filled mushrooms that look professionally made
  • Let the filled mushrooms sit for 10 minutes before baking if the filling feels too soft to handle

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