Stuffed Asiago-Basil Mushrooms (Print Version)

Creamy Asiago-filled mushroom caps with fresh basil and breadcrumbs, baked until golden and tender.

# 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

# 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 excess 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 basil if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They taste like something from a wine bar but use ingredients you probably already have.
  • The Asiago gets nutty and crisp on top while the inside stays creamy and herb-flecked.
  • You can prep them hours ahead and bake right before guests arrive.
  • Even people who claim they don't like mushrooms finish these without realizing what they just ate.
02 -
  • Let the cream cheese soften completely or you'll end up with lumps in the filling that won't smooth out.
  • Don't skip sautéing the stems, raw mushrooms release too much water and make everything soggy.
  • If your mushroom caps are small, use less filling per cap and you'll end up with more servings.
03 -
  • Use a small spoon or a piping bag to fill the caps neatly if you want them to look bakery-perfect.
  • If the filling seems too loose, add another tablespoon of breadcrumbs to tighten it up.
  • Let the mushrooms cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring so the filling sets and doesn't slide off.
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