Stuffed Asiago-Basil Mushrooms (Printable)

Creamy Asiago-filled mushrooms with fresh basil and breadcrumbs—elegant appetizer ready in 35 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Mushrooms

01 - 24 medium cremini or white button mushrooms, stems removed and reserved

→ Filling

02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - Reserved mushroom stems, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2/3 cup grated Asiago cheese
06 - 1/3 cup cream cheese, softened
07 - 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
08 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/8 teaspoon salt

→ Topping

12 - 2 tablespoons grated Asiago cheese
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Clean mushrooms and carefully remove stems, then finely chop stems and set aside.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped mushroom stems and garlic; sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and moisture evaporates. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine sautéed mushroom stems and garlic with Asiago cheese, cream cheese, breadcrumbs, chopped basil, parsley, black pepper, and salt. Mix until well blended.
04 - Spoon filling generously into each mushroom cap, pressing lightly. Arrange filled mushrooms on prepared baking sheet.
05 - Drizzle mushroom tops with olive oil and sprinkle with remaining Asiago cheese.
06 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender and tops are golden brown.
07 - Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with extra basil if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They look like you spent all day in the kitchen, but theyre done in half an hour.
  • The Asiago melts into the cream cheese and creates this rich, tangy filling that clings to every bite.
  • You can prep them hours ahead and bake right before people arrive.
  • Theyre hearty enough to feel special but light enough that no one skips dinner.
02 -
  • Let the cream cheese come to room temperature or it wont mix smoothly and youll end up with lumps in the filling.
  • Dont skip sautéing the stems, raw mushrooms release too much water and will make your filling soggy.
  • If your mushroom caps are really large, scoop out a little extra from the center so theres more room for filling.
03 -
  • Use a small spoon or melon baller to hollow out larger caps evenly so the filling sits nicely.
  • Press the filling down gently but firmly, it should mound slightly above the cap and hold its shape.
  • If the tops start browning too fast, tent the tray loosely with foil for the last few minutes.
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