easy pesto stuffed mushrooms
Hellooooo…pesto!
Was needing a quick and easy appetizer the other day, and (as often seems to be the case) was craving pesto. So decided to just make a batch of easy pesto stuffed mushrooms! It is hardly a recipe to post — just mushrooms, your favorite pesto, and you can top them with a variety of little garnishes. But they were so cute and delicious that I thought they were worth sharing.
I’m counting down the days until I can start growing basil plants again. Summer is almost here!!!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. cremini or button mushrooms
- 1/2 cup of your favorite pesto, either homemade or storebought
- optional garnishes: shaved Parmesan or other cheeses, toasted pine nuts, and/or Panko breadcrumbs
Method
Preheat oven to 350 degrees, or preheat a smoker.
Carefully remove and discard the stems of the mushrooms, then clean to remove any dirt with a damp cloth. Fill mushroom cavity with pesto (approx. 1 tsp.). Top with a pinch of Panko if desired. Bake or smoke for about 15 minutes, until the mushrooms are cooked and the filling is warm. Garnish with cheese and/or toasted pine nuts.
http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/easy-pesto-stuffed-mushrooms/Ali’s Tip:
These would also be delicious with some crumbled cooked Italian sausage or crabmeat mixed in with the pesto.
How many does this feed?
Okay wow these look insanely good! Love the crabmeat suggestion. Pesto + mushrooms are so good together!
Oh my this looks crazy good. Creative twist on a classic recipe. Nice.
What a great appetizer
adorable! and about as easy as it gets!!
i’m with you–so ready for fresh herbs in my backyard again!
YES! Pesto is the besto!! :) I love pesto stuffed mushrooms! Easy entertaining {or just a delicious snack for the fam!}
Beautiful!!
Love these, Ali! Perfect appetizer, or weeknight snack!
Ohhhhhh yes!
Such a great idea!
I love stuffed mushrooms and I love pesto! These look so yummy