These bite size appetizers are simply delicious and super easy to make. A must try for all mushroom lovers !
Ingredients :
24 oz of white button or cremini mushrooms
24 oz of white button or cremini mushrooms
4 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
white pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional ingredients :
5-6 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme
Directions
1. Wipe the mushrooms clean of any dirt and separate the stems from the cap. Set the caps aside. Finely chop the stems.
2. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, green onions, herbs, and pepper. Mix in parmesan cheese until well combined. Cheese mixture is ready.
3. In a skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Add the mushroom stems and salt, saute them from 7-8 mins. Add the fresh thyme and oregano, cook a minute more until fragrant. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese mixture prepared.
4. Spoon the mixture into each mushroom cap to slightly overfill it.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cream cheese is nicely golden brown.
Tadaa !! Ready to pop them in your mouth, but wait , let them sit for 5 minutes before you eat them else you'll burn your tongue and curse me.
