Cheesy Loaded Mushrooms Recipes

EASY CHEESE STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375° degrees Fahrenheit.
• Using a damp paper towel, brush all dirt from the mushrooms. Remove the mushroom stems. Cut away and discard any hard bits of the stems, then finely mince them.
• Add the mushroom caps to a rimmed baking sheet or sizeable oven-safe skillet that fits the mushrooms in one layer. Toss them with a tablespoon of olive oil and lightly season with fresh ground black pepper. Arrange them cavity-side-up so that they are ready to be stuffed.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, chopped mushroom stalks, and a pinch of salt. Cook, occasionally stirring, until the onions smell sweet and are soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and herbs, then cook for another minute or until the garlic is fragrant. Before the garlic begins to brown, scrape the mixture into a bowl and set it aside to cool.
• Add the breadcrumbs to the same skillet. Place it over medium-low heat, and then cook, stirring, until they are lightly toasted; about one minute.
• Stir the cheese into the onions and garlic mixture, then divide the filling between the mushroom caps. Sprinkle the toasted breadcrumbs on top.
• Bake the mushrooms until the cheese has melted and the mushrooms have softened; 15 to 20 minutes.
• Serve with chopped fresh herbs and freshly ground black pepper on top.

CHEESY MASHED POTATO STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Prepare mashed potatoes according to package directions.
• Add shredded cheese (reserve enough to top mushrooms), chives and bacon.
• Remove stems from clean mushrooms and stuff caps with potato mixture.
• Spread olive oil and minced garlic on bottom of walled cookie sheet or baking dish. Place mushrooms on top.
• Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the top of the mushrooms.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes.