Stuffed mushrooms with cheese are a delicacy that can turn any meal into a true culinary feast. We start by carefully cleaning the mushrooms, choosing fresh and meaty specimens. It is important to leave part of the stem attached to the cap to ensure a solid structure that will hold the filling. We place the mushrooms in an oven-safe dish, making sure to arrange them side by side to benefit evenly from the heat during baking.
In a separate bowl, we combine some finely chopped chili peppers, crushed garlic, salt, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and chopped fresh parsley. This aromatic paste will add a spicy and fresh note to our mushrooms. After obtaining a homogeneous mixture, we carefully distribute it on each mushroom cap, ensuring that each mushroom receives a generous portion of the spice mix. Once we are done, we let the mushrooms sit for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
Once the waiting time has expired, we take care of the cheese. We evenly sprinkle grated Parmesan on each mushroom, and then add 3-4 cubes of cheese on each cap, plus a cube on the stem of each mushroom to enrich their flavor. We drizzle everything with olive oil, which will help brown the cheese and add a touch of finesse to the dish.
Next comes the crucial step: placing the dish in the preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius. We leave the mushrooms to bake for 15-20 minutes, or until they become tender and the cheese melts beautifully, having a golden and appetizing crust. The aroma that will spread throughout the kitchen will be irresistible!
After the mushrooms are ready, we carefully remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. We serve these delights warm, sprinkled with freshly chopped parsley for an extra touch of color and freshness. They can be served plain, alongside a tomato salad, or as a side dish with a juicy steak. This dish is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it perfect for a family dinner or to impress guests on a special occasion.
In a separate bowl, we combine some finely chopped chili peppers, crushed garlic, salt, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and chopped fresh parsley. This aromatic paste will add a spicy and fresh note to our mushrooms. After obtaining a homogeneous mixture, we carefully distribute it on each mushroom cap, ensuring that each mushroom receives a generous portion of the spice mix. Once we are done, we let the mushrooms sit for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
Once the waiting time has expired, we take care of the cheese. We evenly sprinkle grated Parmesan on each mushroom, and then add 3-4 cubes of cheese on each cap, plus a cube on the stem of each mushroom to enrich their flavor. We drizzle everything with olive oil, which will help brown the cheese and add a touch of finesse to the dish.
Next comes the crucial step: placing the dish in the preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius. We leave the mushrooms to bake for 15-20 minutes, or until they become tender and the cheese melts beautifully, having a golden and appetizing crust. The aroma that will spread throughout the kitchen will be irresistible!
After the mushrooms are ready, we carefully remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. We serve these delights warm, sprinkled with freshly chopped parsley for an extra touch of color and freshness. They can be served plain, alongside a tomato salad, or as a side dish with a juicy steak. This dish is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it perfect for a family dinner or to impress guests on a special occasion.
Ingredients
-10-12 whole champignon mushrooms -1 piece of chili pepper (1-1.5 cm) finely chopped / dried hot pepper (crushed) / chili flakes -1-2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped -salt -1 ½ tablespoons of lemon juice -2-3 heaping tablespoons of finely chopped fresh parsley -grated parmesan (a few tablespoons) -cubed cheese -3-5 tablespoons of olive oil -tomatoes, for serving