This post is sponsored by the American Pecan Council
Stuffed Mushrooms are the Perfect Dish for Holiday Parties.
In need of the perfect holiday appetizer for your next party? We've got you covered with these easy baked stuffed mushrooms. We know you will love this recipe, because it is delicious, easy and comes together in under and hour! In addition to that, this is a vegetarian stuffed mushroom, which means it's a tad healthier than your average bacon or sausage laden stuffed mushroom recipe. But our secret to the best stuffed mushrooms are in the special ingredients. These ones incorporate both goat cheese and one of our all time favorite nuts, the pecan!
Stuffed Mushrooms are Our BFFs
Who isn’t a fan of stuffed mushrooms (mushroom haters aside, obvs)? If you already love mushrooms like we do (hence this mushroom round up), then we know you’re going to love this special recipe that features a secret ingredient that makes them even more nutritious.
Wondering what the secret is? Pecans! The pecans soften up with shallots and mushroom stems, making for the perfectly creamy, delicious bite. (Bonus: these can be made low carb by leaving out the breadcrumbs!)
Really? Pecans in Stuffed Mushrooms?
We all know they are delicious, but did you know pecans are also incredibly nutritious? Compared to other major tree nuts, pecans are among the lowest in carbs and the highest in dietary fiber per serving. Unfortunately, due to tariffs and natural disasters, this year has been a tough one for the pecan industry, so we’ve been asked by the American Pecan Council to remind you all to eat even more pecans this holiday season in support of America’s pecan growers!
The American Pecan Council has partnered with Epicurious for a Super American Pecan-A-Thon. Today, they launched an online variety show to showcase the endless ways to enjoy pecans this season! Check it out on AmericanPecan.com/PledgePecans and you’re sure to find lots of new recipes (both savory and sweet)for your holiday menu. #PledgePecans along with us and make one or more pecan dishes this holiday season (beyond the beloved pecan pie!) and show your support for America’s pecan growers
...and let it start with these stuffed mushrooms…
How to Make Stuffed Mushrooms.
The sky’s the limit, really! The only key ingredient you absolutely need is those mushroom stems to go back into the mushroom cap. We like to get creative with our stuffing, and for this recipe we’ve chosen:
- Garlic (and lots of it)
- Shallots (or purple onion)
- Bread Crumbs (or gluten free in need be)
- Pecans (holy YUM)
- Goat Cheese (or cream cheese works too)
How to Cook Stuffed Mushrooms:
Stuffed mushrooms sound so much fancier than they actually are. In just a few simple steps you can have the best appetizer ready for company.
- Remove stems from mushroom caps carefully. If the end of the stems have a tough part, cut that off and discard.
- Set your caps aside and start chopping. Chop the shallots, stems and garlic as fine as possible and add to a hot skillet along with finely chopped pecans and some oil. Let everything get soft and your house will begin to smell like heaven!
- Next, stir your goat cheese into that mixture. This is where things get really good. That creamy cheese is your best friend so be generous!
- This next step is probably the most important one: Coat your mushroom caps inside and out with LOTS of oil or melted butter and start stuffing! We like to pile ours high with filling.
- Put them in the oven and let the magic happen.
- Our last (and favorite) step is topping them. You can top them with extra bread crumbs or get really fancy and top them with a candied pecan.
How Long Do You Bake Stuffed Mushrooms?
Because your filling is already cooked you only want to bake your cheese stuffed mushrooms until the filing is hot and the mushrooms have softened. This only takes about 20 minutes. We highly recommend preparing them up to a day head so they are ready to go right into the oven before your guests arrive and you don’t have to break a sweat.
As if we didn’t already love pecans and mushrooms enough on their own, these amazing stuffed mushrooms with pecans seal the deal. We promise you’ll win all your friends over at every party this holiday season and have them begging for more. Pro-tip: Make a double batch while you’re at it!
Tools You Will Need:
- Sharp knife for chopping stems, pecans and garlic.
- Small skillet for sautéing the shallots, pecans, mushroom stems and garlic.
- A medium sized mixing bowl to stir your goat cheese, parsley and bread crumbs filling together.
- A large baking sheet we like them to be rimmed.
- Medium sized skillet to make the candies pecans...mmm.
Other Mushroom Recipes We Love:
Our Best Mushroom Recipe Yet?
We’re pretty excited about how this fall appetizer recipe turned out—let us know how it went for you! Snap a photo of your goat cheese stuffed mushrooms and maybe even a video of the beautiful people you feed it to. Tag us on Instagram using @themodernproper and #themodernproper. Happy eating!
