Stuffed Mushrooms with Cheese & Garlic🧈 Ingredients🧀 For the Stuffing:12 medium white or cremini mushrooms, stems removed and cleaned3 oz cream cheese, softened¼ cup shredded mozzarella¼ cup grated parmesan cheese1 tbsp olive oil or butter1 tbsp finely chopped garlic1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)Salt and pepper to tasteOptional: a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for a mild kick🧂 For the Topping:½ cup shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese👩🍳 InstructionsPrep the Mushrooms:Gently clean and remove stems from the mushrooms.Finely chop the stems — don’t waste them! They’ll go into the filling.Make the Filling:In a skillet, heat olive oil or butter.Add chopped stems and garlic, sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.In a bowl, mix together the sautéed mixture, cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper.Stuff the Mushrooms:Spoon the mixture into each mushroom cap generously.Arrange them in an oven-safe dish or air fryer tray (like yours in the photo).Add Cheese Topping:Sprinkle shredded mozzarella or provolone on top of each stuffed mushroom.Bake or Air Fry:Oven: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes, until the tops are golden and bubbly.Air Fryer: Cook at 360°F (182°C) for 10–12 minutes — watch for melted, browned cheese perfection!Cool & Serve:Let cool slightly before serving. The filling will be creamy and rich inside!🥗 What to Enjoy It With🌿 Sides:Keto Garlic Butter Green Beans or Zucchini NoodlesCauliflower Mash (creamy and comforting)Fresh Spinach Salad with lemon vinaigrette🍷 Drinks:Sparkling Water with Lemon or Cucumber – refreshing and cleanKeto Chardonnay Spritzer – light and complements the mushrooms’ richnessWarm Bone Broth or Mushroom Soup – for a cozy combo
