Delightful Ghoulish Stuffed Mushrooms for Your Halloween Feast

Ghoulish Stuffed Mushrooms are a must-have for Halloween parties, combining creamy cheese and savory spices into delightful bites that will enchant your guests.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 6 mushrooms

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 100

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Filling

8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
2 cloves Garlic Minced
2 tbsp Fresh Herbs Chopped (e.g., parsley, basil)
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
1/2 cup Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free if needed

For the Mushrooms

12 Button Mushrooms Plump and cleaned

Optional Toppings

1/2 cup Shredded Cheese For topping
1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes For a spicy kick

Equipment

Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
Skillet
mixing bowl

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Clean button mushrooms, remove stems, and set caps on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
In a skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about 2 minutes.
Add chopped fresh herbs to the skillet and cook for another minute.
Mix sautéed garlic and herbs with cream cheese, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs in a bowl until smooth.
Fill each mushroom cap with the creamy mixture.
Bake stuffed mushrooms for 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
Sprinkle with shredded cheese or red pepper flakes in the last 5 minutes of baking.
Let the mushrooms cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mushroomCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh garlic and herbs for the best flavor. Avoid overbaking to prevent dryness. Feel free to experiment with different cheeses.

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