YaYa’s Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms
- 1 T. butter or margarine
- 2 T. chopped green onion
- 2 T. dry unseasoned bread crumbs
- 2 T. dairy sour cream
- Dash salt and pepper
Instructions
- Remove stems from mushrooms. Set caps aside; finely chop stems.
- In a 1-quart casserole or small bowl, combine chopped stems, butter, and green onion.
- Microwave on high for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until tender.
- Stir in remaining ingredients except mushroom caps.
- Spoon filling into mushroom caps.
- Microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes or until hot.
Notes
Walnut-Stuffed Mushrooms: Follow the recipe above, adding 1/3 cup walnuts and a dash of dried thyme leaves with the chopped stems. Cheese-Stuffed Mushrooms: Use the recipe above, substituting 2 T. shredded cheese for the sour cream These can also be cooked in the oven under your broiler until crispy
Yaya’s Tips for Success
This little appetizer is light, creamy, and packed with flavor. It’s a wonderful way to dress up plain ol’ mushrooms, and since it’s made in the microwave, it comes together in minutes, perfect for when guests pop in or you just want something cozy without heating up the whole kitchen. The green onions give it a gentle bite, and the sour cream makes the filling creamy without being too heavy. You can serve these as a holiday hors d’oeuvre, on a brunch table, or just as a warm little snack on a cool evening.
- Don’t skip finely chopping the mushroom stems, chunky pieces won’t cook evenly and can overpower the filling.
- Use fresh green onions for a mild, fresh flavor, and if you have larger mushroom caps, you may want to increase your filling just a touch.
- I recommend microwaving in shorter intervals if your mushrooms vary in size, just to avoid overcooking. A glass baking dish works best in the microwave so you can see how things are progressing without needing to lift the lid.
Yaya’s Customization Ideas
This recipe is very flexible.
- For a nuttier variation, mix in 1/3 cup chopped walnuts and a dash of dried thyme when you sauté the stems for a Walnut-Stuffed Mushroom version.
- Or if you’re in the mood for something cheesier, swap the sour cream with 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese like cheddar, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella for Cheese-Stuffed Mushrooms.
- You could even try a little crumbled bacon if you’re feeling indulgent.
If you enjoy bite-size appetizers, you might also love our BBQ Beef Cups or our crowd-pleasing Chuck Wagon Wraps, both are simple, flavorful, and always the first to disappear at gatherings.
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