Stuffed Asiago-Basil Mushrooms (Printable Version)

Creamy Asiago and basil-filled mushrooms with golden breadcrumb topping. Ready in 35 minutes for any occasion.

# Ingredient List:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste impressive but come together in under 40 minutes, even if you're moving slow.
  • The Asiago adds a sharpness that makes people lean in and ask what's in them.
  • You can prep the filling hours ahead and stuff them right before guests arrive.
  • They're just as good at room temperature, so no frantic reheating required.
02 -
  • Don't skip cooling the sautéed stems; adding them hot will melt the cream cheese into a greasy mess.
  • If your mushrooms are releasing a lot of liquid while baking, your caps were too wet to start; always wipe, never rinse.
  • Pressing the filling too hard will crack the caps, so be gentle and let gravity do most of the work.
03 -
  • Use a small spoon or a piping bag to fill the caps if you want them to look bakery-perfect.
  • If the filling feels too loose, add another tablespoon of breadcrumbs; if it's too stiff, stir in a teaspoon of olive oil.
  • For extra richness, tuck a tiny cube of cold butter into the center of each mushroom before baking.
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