Ingredients
Filling
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Mushrooms
- 30 to 35 large fresh mushrooms, stems removed
- Additional shredded Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the stuffed mushrooms.
- Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and garlic salt. Mix these ingredients until smooth and creamy. Then fold in chopped artichoke hearts, squeezed spinach, shredded mozzarella, and 3 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese until well incorporated.
- Stuff Mushrooms: Arrange the mushrooms on foil-lined baking sheets, placing them with the stem side up. Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the prepared filling into each mushroom cap, distributing evenly.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle additional shredded Parmesan cheese on top of each filled mushroom to add a cheesy crust once baked.
- Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake the mushrooms until they are tender and the filling is bubbly and lightly golden, about 16-20 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm as a delicious vegetarian appetizer.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the thawed spinach to avoid soggy filling.
- You can use fresh spinach if preferred; sauté and cool it before mixing.
- Using part-skim mozzarella keeps the dish lighter but still melty and flavorful.
- For an extra flavor boost, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the filling.
- These can be prepared ahead of time; assemble the mushrooms and refrigerate before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian