Easy Stuffed Mushrooms with Spinach and Cream Cheese take minutes to prepare and use ingredients you probably have on hand!
There's no excuse for not making these spinach and cream cheese stuffed mushrooms! (That is...if you enjoy mouthwatering stuffed mushrooms for an appetizer or snack!)
Time constraints? They take about 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook. (And, about 7 or so minutes to eat!)
Unusual ingredients? These call for staples, like cream cheese and frozen spinach.
Too much work? There's no stove-top cooking involved. Just mix, fill and bake.
They are topped with a very light sprinkling of panko breadcrumbs. But, this ingredient is completely optional and should be left-off for gluten-free diets.
I can't think of a better appetizer than simple stuffed mushrooms. Once you've made this recipe, check out Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms and Guacamole Stuffed Mushrooms. Before you know it, you'll be part of the "I Heart Mushrooms" club!
How to Make Easy Stuffed Mushrooms with Spinach and Cream
The short answer is: pop out the stems, wipe the mushrooms clean, mix the filling ingredients, stuff the mushrooms and bake. Each step is discussed below.
Pop out the stem of the mushroom from the cap. It will just pop right out when you pull it to the side.
Some recipes call for you to chop up the stem and use it in the stuffing. But, then you would need to soften it on the stove-top. There's no time for that because this is a quick and easy recipe!
So, discard the stem or use it for another purpose. It would be great in mushroom stock.
White or baby bella mushrooms work perfectly in this recipe.
As for the cream cheese stuffing, this mixture requires no cooking at all (once again...these are easy stuffed mushrooms.) I combined whipped cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, Seasoning Salt and chopped spinach.
Here's the thinking behind these ingredients:
- I used whipped cream cheese because it's easy to mix. However, you can use any cream cheese, including a vegan option, just soften it first.
- I always have a bottle of Jane's Krazy Mixed-Up Salt around. It's a blend of spices that never seems to disappoint. Instead of reaching for several different spices, I only needed to reach for one. Garlic salt or other seasoning salt should work just fine in this recipe too.
- And, then there is the spinach. I love spinach and the color it adds to the mixture. It's a healthy addition. Just lift a small chunk from a bag you have in the freezer. Lift some out the night before. Otherwise, defrost it in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Press the water out with a paper towel. I had a batch without any spinach at all and it was delicious too. I guess I'm a sucker for cream cheese and mushrooms.
- Top each mushroom with a light sprinkling of Panko breadcrumbs if desired. It's not absolutely necessary, but the slight crunchiness is nice.
Bake the mushrooms in the oven for about 15 minutes. The juices from the mushroom will begin to pool at the bottom of the mushroom. (Not a very attractive picture, but I wanted to show exactly what "pooling" looks like.)
Eat 'em while they're hot!
Make Ahead Tips for Stuffed Mushrooms with Cream Cheese and Spinach
Say you're planning to double or triple this easy stuffed mushrooms recipe for a party or you don't have 5 minutes to prepare the cream cheese mixture...you can make up the filling ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator.
Pop out the stems of the mushroom too. But, don't clean or fill the mushrooms more than an hour or two ahead of time.
Change up the cream cheese mixture in these easy stuffed mushrooms depending upon what you have in the fridge. A little extra crab or shrimp? Bacon? Fresh herbs? The variations are endless!
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Easy Stuffed Mushrooms with Spinach and Cream Cheese
Ingredients
- 8 ounces mushrooms white or bella
- 1/3 cup cream cheese, 1/3 less fat whipped
- 1 Tablespoon Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon Jane's Krazy Mixed-Up Salt or garlic salt
- 2 Tablespoons Spinach, chopped defrosted and pressed dry
- 1 Tablespoon Panko breadcrumbs Optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Pop out the stem of the mushroom, leaving the cap. Reserve stems for another use or discard.
- Brush off any dirt on the mushrooms with a damp paper towel.
- Mix cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt and chopped spinach in a bowl.
- Fill the opening in each mushroom with the cream cheese mixture.
- Lightly sprinkle Panko breadcrumbs on top of the cream cheese mixture, if using.
- Place mushrooms on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
- Bake for about 15 minutes. Juices will begin to pool at the bottom of the mushrooms and the top will begin to lightly brown.
- Remove from oven and serve hot.
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These really are the best little snacks! A mouthwatering healthy treat that always seems to be inhaled. Thanks for sharing your recipe, I also love topping my stuffed caps with Panko!
-Shannon
Marjory
They definitely don't last long around here. 🙂
nini
Baking these little yummies later to go with the mushroom-leek quiche!
Thanks, Dinner<3Mom !
Marjory
That sounds like quite a duo...wish I could come over for dinner!
Heather
Can you make the stuffing a couple days in advance so on the day you just put it into the mushrooms and heat it up in the oven?
Marjory
Absolutely! That's a great idea.
judy
Easy to make -yes. But they lacked seasoning and anything distinctive. I added sharp cheddar, parm and muenster, along with a dash of Worcestershire, and they were still rather dull. Sorry...not a fan.
Marjory
I'm so sorry you did not enjoy them.
Diana So
So happy I came across your recipe. I was looking for a creamy stuffed mushroom cos I had goat cheese in mind, but whipped cream cheese sounds delicious! Plus, this is more budget friendly for my Thanksgiving this year! Kudos! Can't wait to make these. My mouth is watering already. 🙂
Marjory
I hope you enjoy them!
Rita
Would it be possible to stuff & freeze these. Then bake when needed?
Marjory
Hi! Unfortunately, I don't think this will work. Instead, you might want to make up the filling and store in the refrigerator until you are ready to cook the mushrooms.
Charlene Rush
Having made many a-stuffed shroom in my 76 years, it was quite remarkable that yours did, in fact, take the cake! However, I must admit, that I quadrupled the spinach, which we like. These will be NO stranger in our family.
Marjory Pilley
I'm so glad you enjoyed them!
Sara Ashton
Loved this quick item. I am not a skilled cook and even i could make this!!!! My kids who are both picky eaters didnt want to try this, more for me though!!!! Love them and will definately make again!
Marjory Pilley
I'm so glad you enjoyed them!