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Stuffed Morel Mushrooms

Savory Stuffed Morel Mushrooms with Creamy Herb Filling

Experience the exquisite flavors of stuffed morel mushrooms, combining earthy herbs and rich cream cheese for an irresistible appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Broiling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stuffing
  • 12 pieces Morel Mushrooms Cleaned, dried, and halved
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Or goat cheese for a tangy twist
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Thyme Or chives or parsley for variation
  • 1 tsp Umami Seasoning A pinch of salt works as a substitute
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Use fresh for best flavor
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce Optional for gluten-free option
  • 1 tsp Coarse Ground Black Pepper Freshly ground is preferable
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Italian Panko Breadcrumbs Or gluten-free breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp Salted Butter Use unsalted for a lighter option

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • piping bag
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the stuffed mushrooms.
  2. Combine cream cheese, fresh thyme, umami seasoning, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, coarse ground black pepper, and salt in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. Transfer the stuffing mixture to a piping bag and pipe into halved morel mushrooms.
  4. Melt butter and mix with Italian panko breadcrumbs until well coated.
  5. Coat the stuffed side of the mushrooms with the breadcrumb mixture.
  6. Arrange stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake for 15–20 minutes until tender and topping is golden brown.
  8. Broil for an additional 2–3 minutes for extra crispiness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mushroomCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in oven for best results.

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