Smoky Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 12 large button or baby bella mushrooms
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 tsp BlixSam’s Smoke Craft Spice
• 1/2 tsp BlixSam’s Garlic Melt (optional)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Clean the mushrooms and remove the stems. Finely chop the stems and set aside. Arrange the mushroom caps on a baking tray.
3. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
4. Sauté the onion for 2–3 minutes until softened.
5. Add the garlic and chopped mushroom stems. Cook for another 3–4 minutes.
6. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
7. In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, parsley, Smoke Craft, Garlic Melt, salt and black pepper.
8. Fold in the sautéed mushroom mixture.
9. Spoon the filling into the mushroom caps, pressing gently.
10. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling.
11. Garnish with extra parsley and serve warm.

BlixSam Tip

• Crisp white wine
• Caesar salad
• Garlic bread
• Braai meats