German Stuffed Mushrooms recipe – baked in the oven and stuffed with sour cream (or cream cheese), yellow cheese, chives and breadcrumbs. Delicious appetizer for a party, family gatherings and/or birthdays.
One of my favorite ways to enjoy mushrooms is by stuffing them generously and baking them to perfection. They’re simple to prepare and perfect for any occasion. If you’re a mushroom lover, be sure to try my recipe for Christmas Market Creamy Braised Mushrooms (Weihnachtsmarkt Champignons) or Mediterranean Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms.
Behind the Bites:
Mushrooms have played a fascinating role in European history, valued not only for their flavor and healing properties but also steeped in myth and mystery. The ancient Greeks and Romans prized them as delicacies—though not without risk, as legend has it Emperor Claudius was poisoned by one. During the Middle Ages, mushrooms were often feared and linked to folklore and witchcraft. It is believed by some that mushroom cultivation began in France, around Paris, in the 17th century. Later, their cultivation spread all across Europe.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Button mushrooms – equal in size if possible, with caps removed
- Yellow Cheese – any yellow cheese that bakes well (like cheddar)
- Sour cream – can be replaced with cream cheese
- Chives, fresh parsley
- Breadcrumbs
- Butter, salt and black pepper
How to cook German Stuffed Mushrooms?
1st: Prepare mushroom stuffing, remove the caps from the mushrooms and add the stuffing.
2nd: Arrange them in a baking dish and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Bake as directed and enjoy.
German Stuffed Mushrooms (Vegetarian)
Ingredients
- 16 large button mushrooms, stems removed
- 100 g yellow cheese, finely grated
- 4 tbsp. sour cream, heaping
- 2 tbsp. chives, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 3-4 tbsp. breadcrumbs
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 4-6 tbsp. butter, melted
Instructions
- Start by cleaning the stems off mushroom carefully. Then wash mushrooms under cold water and arrange onto baking tray.
- Then, in a large mixing bowl combine sour cream, breadcrumbs, chives, parsley, salt and black pepper. Mix well and taste test.
- Next, brush the inside of each mushroom with melted butter. Then, add stuffing and on top cover with finely grated yellow cheese.
- Finally, bake in preheated oven (180C/360F) until golden on top (approx. 10-15 min). Serve immediately.
Notes
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That recipe was easy to make for my niece as she is vegetarian.