Holiday Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

Holiday Stuffed Mushrooms are an easy appetizer party food idea. Gorgeous presentation with golden cheese and fresh herbs to celebrate the season. Serve them on a rustic platter or wooden board, and watch them disappear…

How To Make Holiday Stuffed Mushrooms

The full printable recipe card is below to make these easy stuffed mushrooms!

Ingredients:

• baby bella mushrooms (or white button mushrooms)
• cream cheese (softened)
• Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
• garlic cloves (minced)
• Italian breadcrumbs
• fresh parsley (chopped)
• olive oil
• sea salt (or kosher salt)
• ground black pepper

Garnish Decoration:

• sprigs of fresh parsley for garnish
• sprigs of fresh rosemary for garnish
• or grated Parmesan cheese

Prepare The Mushrooms

• Clean mushrooms: Gently wipe with a damp paper towel to remove any dirt.
• Remove stems and set caps aside on a baking sheet.
• Finely chop mushroom stems for the filling.

Assemble The Stuffed Mushrooms

• In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped mushroom stems, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper.
• Mix the filling until well combined with a spatula or spoon, creating a creamy texture.
• Brush mushroom caps lightly with olive oil and season with a pinch of salt.
• Spoon the filling generously into each mushroom cap, mounding it slightly on top.
• Bake at 375°F for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
• Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs, rosemary, or extra Parmesan.
• Serve warm immediately.

Stuffed Mushrooms Top Tips

• Choose mushrooms that are similar in size so they cook evenly and look uniform on your serving platter.
• Don’t skip brushing the mushroom caps with olive oil—it helps them stay moist and adds flavor while preventing them from drying out in the oven.
• Use softened cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother, creamier filling.
• Make-Ahead Tips: Prepare the mushrooms and stuff them up to 4 hours ahead. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Bake just before guests arrive so they’re warm and fresh.

Appetizer Party Tips

• Use serving pieces you have, look high and low for the things you have—trust me you have great pieces to use.
• Plan an area for all your appetizers. A nice long table, the dining room table, or a kitchen island all work great. Just plan for your number of guests, and space to walk around the table.

Create different heights and keep people moving around trying different appetizers. Try to set up a scene with levels, and place things up high, low, and arranged in clusters.

Essential Party Supplies:

• Serving Platters
• Wooden Boards
• Small Bowls
• Serving Tongs
• Cocktail Napkins
• Toothpicks
• Small Plates
• Wine Glasses

I took these to a holiday cocktail party with friends! And I also brought a platter of my Christmas Cheese Ball…

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Holiday Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

Ingredients

Stuffed Mushrooms:

• 24 baby bella mushrooms (or white button mushrooms)
• 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• ⅓ cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon sea salt (or kosher salt)
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Garnish Decoration:

• sprigs fresh parsley (for garnish)
• sprigs fresh rosemary (for garnish)
• extra grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Prepare Mushrooms:

• Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel.
• Remove stems and chop finely, set caps aside.

Make Stuffed Mushrooms:

• PRO TIP: Use room temperature cream cheese for the smoothest, creamiest filling that’s easy to work with!
• In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped mushroom stems, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper.
• Mix the filling until well combined with a spatula.
• Brush mushroom caps lightly with olive oil and arrange on the baking sheet.
• Spoon filling generously into each mushroom cap, mounding slightly.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
• Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs, rosemary, or extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Stuffed Mushrooms Top Tips:

• Choose mushrooms that are similar in size so they cook evenly and look uniform on your serving platter.
• Don’t skip brushing the mushroom caps with olive oil—it adds flavor and prevents drying.
• Use softened cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother filling.
• Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare and stuff mushrooms up to 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bake just before serving.

Holiday Appetizer Party Tips:

• Use serving pieces you have, look high and low for the things you have—trust me you have great pieces to use.
• Plan an area for all your appetizers. A nice long table, dining table, or kitchen island all work great. Just plan for your number of guests.

Essential Supplies:

• Serving Platters
• Wooden Boards
• Small Bowls
• Serving Tongs
• Cocktail Napkins
• Toothpicks
• Small Plates

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Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes | Servings: 24 mushrooms

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Comments

“These were absolutely delicious! Made them for our Christmas party and they disappeared in minutes. Everyone asked for the recipe!” – Sarah M.

“We made these for our holiday dinner last year, they were so easy, and everyone loved the presentation. The garlic and Parmesan combo is perfect!”