Easy Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms

Name: Easy Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. baby bella or button mushrooms; 1/2 cup of your favorite pesto, either homemade or storebought; (optional) Panko breadcrumbs; optional garnishes: shaved Parmesan and/or toasted pine nuts

Easy20 minsVegetarian

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!!!

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Yield: 4-6 servings

Easy Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms

If you are a fan of pesto, and flavorful mushrooms and all things Italian, you will love this Easy Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms recipe!

Total Time: 20 mins

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

1 lb. baby bella or button mushrooms
1/2 cup of your favorite pesto, either homemade or storebought
(optional) Panko breadcrumbs
optional garnishes: shaved Parmesan and/or toasted pine nuts

Directions:

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. 1/2 teaspoon). 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 Parmesan and/or toasted pine nuts.

Ali’s Tip:

These would also be delicious with some crumbled cooked Italian sausage or crabmeat mixed in with the pesto.

Difficulty: EasyCategory: Vegetarian Ingredients: button mushrooms, panko breadcrumbs, parmesan, pesto

If you make this recipe, be sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #gimmesomeoven. I'd love to see what you cook!

posted on March 20, 2012 in Appetizers

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