This stuffed mushrooms recipe is a delicious, easy party appetizer! The filling is a crispy, savory combo of breadcrumbs, garlic, herbs, and cheese.
This stuffed mushrooms recipe is one of my favorite party appetizers, especially for the holidays. Instead of making a typical cream cheese filling, I stuff the tender mushroom caps with a crispy, garlicky breadcrumb mixture. Sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese make it rich and savory, pine nuts add crunch, and parsley adds freshness. Grab two while you’re at the snack table—these bite-sized apps disappear fast.
Another reason to love these stuffed mushrooms: they’re easy to make! They come together with 10 simple ingredients and about 15 minutes of hands-on prep. If you’re looking for a quick, crowd-pleasing appetizer for your next party, I hope you’ll try them. They’re guaranteed to be a hit!
Stuffed Mushrooms Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this stuffed mushrooms recipe:
- Mushrooms, of course! We like large cremini mushrooms (aka baby bella mushrooms or mini portobello mushrooms) here. In a pinch, white button mushrooms would work too.
- Pine nuts and panko breadcrumbs – They add crunch to the filling.
- Sun-dried tomatoes and pecorino cheese – I mix them into the filling for rich, umami flavor. If you don’t keep pecorino on hand, feel free to use freshly grated Parmesan cheese instead.
- Parsley – It adds fresh flavor and pretty flecks of green.
- Garlic – For savory bite.
- Extra-virgin olive oil – It helps the mushrooms become brown and tender in the oven.
- And salt and pepper – To make all the flavors pop!
Find the complete recipe with measurements below.
How to Make Stuffed Mushrooms
I love how simple this stuffed mushrooms recipe is! Here’s how it goes:
Start by prepping the mushrooms. Wipe them clean with a damp paper towel, then remove the mushroom stems. Place the mushroom caps cavity-side-up on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle them with olive oil, and season them generously with salt and pepper.
Next, make the filling. Stir together the grated cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, breadcrumbs, garlic, pine nuts, salt, and a few grinds of black pepper.
Then, stuff the mushrooms. Spoon the filling into the mushroom cavities, carefully piling it as high as you can.
Finally, bake! Generously drizzle the stuffed mushrooms with more oil and bake for 20 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is golden brown. Allow them to cool slightly. Then, season to taste, and eat!
Recipe Tips
- Bigger mushrooms = more filling. Use the biggest cremini mushrooms you can find for this recipe. They’ll hold more of the breadcrumb mixture than small ones will, and it will be easier to fill them.
- Clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel instead of rinsing them under running water. They can become waterlogged if you rinse them, resulting in soggy stuffed mushrooms.
- Finely chop the filling ingredients. The best stuffed mushrooms have a little of everything in each bite. Chop your filling ingredients into small pieces that will evenly incorporate with one another.
- Season the mushrooms before filling them. Before you load up the mushroom caps with the filling, drizzle them with olive oil and sprinkle them with salt. This simple step adds so much flavor to this stuffed mushroom recipe.
How to Store Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms are best on the day they’re made, but leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. Reheat them in the microwave or a 350°F oven.
More Favorite Party Appetizers
If you love this easy stuffed mushroom recipe, try one of these fun party appetizers next:
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
- French Onion Dip
- Best Deviled Eggs
- Puff Pastry Brie Bites
- Or any of these 50 Easy Appetizer Recipes!

Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated pecorino or Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
- ¼ cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, about 4
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt, plus more for sprinkling
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 20 to 24 large cremini mushrooms, stemmed
- Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Pinches of red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the panko, pecorino cheese, parsley, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, garlic, salt and several grinds of pepper.
- Place the mushrooms, cavity side up, onto the baking sheet. Drizzle the mushrooms with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Spoon the filling into the mushrooms, drizzle with more olive oil and bake until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and sprinkle with red pepper flakes, if desired. Season to taste and serve.









Excellent appetizer
I am a new mushroom convert! These are amazing little nuggets of goodness. I followed the recipe exactly ….and then added diced up bacon, cause everything is better with bacon. Love and Lemons is one of my “go to” sites when looking for new recipes. Everything thus far has been amazing! Thank you!
Hi Shelly, aww I’m so glad you love the stuffed mushrooms and the site!
This recipe was delicious!
So glad you loved it, Marjanne!
Those are absolutely delicious! I have made them a few times by now. My boyfriend says it’s one of the best dishes I have ever prepared for him.
how many calories would you say 5 of these are? delicious btw 🩷
This was delicious! I modified it a bit to accomodate my pantry. I used the nuts i had on hand, put extra, extra sun dried toms and drizzled with the oil from their jar. Then I crumbled some meatballs in there too. Yum yum yum!
Hi Linda, I’m glad you enjoyed them!
This was delicious! I modified it a bit to accomodate my pantry. I used the nuts i had on hand, put extra, extra sun dried toms and drizzled with the oil from their jar. Then I crumbled some meatballs in there too. Yum yum yum!
My family & friends love this & they are easy to make. A new MUST HAVE at our gatherings.
Hi Beth, I’m so glad the stuffed mushrooms are a hit!
I followed this recipe exactly. They turned out OK. They were on the drier side. I suggest adding olive oil or sun dried tomato oil to the filling. I would certainly alter it if I ever make it again.
First time making these and I was a little concerned but everyone really enjoyed them.
stuffed mushrooms love and lemons Can I make ahead of time and let sit for a few hours before baking?
Can these be made the day before and then cooked?
That should be fine, I’d drizzle them generously with olive oil before baking since they’ll dry out a little overnight.
These were AMAZING!!! I made them for Thanksgiving and they were a hit! I hate mushrooms but loved these, but only when right out of the oven.
Can you make any part of these ahead of time?
What could you use instead of pine nuts? Thank you!
These were delicious. I love the addition of the sundried tomato. A helpful tip if I may. Cut a very thin slice from the crown of the mushroom, just enough to let the mushroom sit flat on the tray. This keeps the mushroom from tipping from side to side while cooking and serving!
What about the stems?
We don’t use the stems in this recipe.
Why?.. that’s the best part in making stuff mushrooms. Isnt it?. I always did from my moms recipe.
I chopped them up, sauteed them with the garlic. Once cooled I added it to the breadcrumb mixture
Yes, thats what I do, i actually at times cook- saute’ the breadcrumb in with it..
That’s what my mom does- taught me that she got from her family.
I chop up the stems and add to the mixture
Absolutely delicious! And so quick and easy to put together! Husband loved them! Will be making these again soon!
Hi Kaceey, so glad the recipe was a hit!
Hi! How would this work with no sun dried tomatoes? Should I substitute with something or leave them off?
I LOVE this recipe! I made a few adjustments with what I had on the shelves but I absolutely love a recipe that is not rice based! The nuts and cheeses add a delightful flavour!
Hi Rachel, I’m glad you enjoyed them!