Appetizers

Herbed Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients:

  • 12 oz cremini or button mushrooms
  • 4 oz goat cheese
  • 2-3 oz whipped cream cheese
  • 1/2 TBSP fresh parsley
  • 1 TBSP fresh chopped scallions or chives
  • 1/4 cup Italian-seasoned panko optional
  • extra virgin olive oil for drizzling (optional)
  • sweet balsamic glaze for drizzling

Instructions:

  1. First up, do you have a hand mixer? FAB! Use it to whip your goat cheese into fluffy amazingness.
  2. You could also use a small food processor to do the trick or let the goat cheese get ultra soft at room temperature, add a little drizzle of honey, and mix it up with some elbow grease and a fork.  Game on.
  3. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  4. Clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel + remove stems.
  5. If using panko, lightly toast it by bringing a skillet to medium high heat with a drizzle of oil. Add panko and toast until golden, stirring frequently for about 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
  6. Combine goat cheese, whipped cream cheese, green onion, parsley, and mix well. A drizzle of honey would also be delicious here!
  7. Spoon a dollop into each mushroom. You can also add the filling to a piping bag or plastic bag with the edge cut off and pipe the filling into the shrooms <– this method is super speedy if you’re making a bunch!
  8. Arrange on a baking sheet lined with foil and bake at 350 degrees F for approx. 15-20 minutes, or until filling is warm and mushrooms are tender.
  9. Top with panko (optional) and garnish the tray with some extra parsley for a burst of color. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and you’re good to go!
  10. Dig in and devour while they’re hot!

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