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Stuffed Morel Mushrooms

Savory Stuffed Morel Mushrooms for Easy Entertaining

Discover these Stuffed Morel Mushrooms, a delightful and easy-to-prepare appetizer perfect for entertaining.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 mushrooms
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stuffing
  • 12 pieces Morel Mushrooms Cleaned and halved lengthwise
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Can substitute with goat cheese
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Thyme Can replace with parsley or chives
  • 1 tsp Umami Seasoning Soy sauce or a dash of miso can substitute
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce Optional for a lighter version
  • 1 tsp Coarse Ground Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Salt Use sparingly due to cream cheese
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Italian Panko Breadcrumbs Substitute with crushed crackers for gluten-free
  • 2 tbsp Salted Butter Unsalted can be used if preferred

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • Piping bag
  • microwave

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, thyme, umami seasoning, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
  3. Halve the cleaned morel mushrooms lengthwise and fill each half with the cream cheese mixture.
  4. Melt the salted butter and mix in the panko breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
  5. Press the stuffed side of each mushroom into the breadcrumb mixture and place them on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake the mushrooms for 15-20 minutes until tender and golden brown; broil for 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness.
  7. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving on a platter to impress your guests.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mushroomCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze before baking and bake directly from frozen.

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