These ricotta stuffed mushrooms is a simple and delicious warm appetizer. You can also serve it as a vegetarian main or side dish. Makes a perfect hearty appetizer for the winter holidays!
In a food processor add breadcrumbs, half of all Parmesan cheese, parsley leaves and garlic. Use the pulse function until you obtain well blended mix.
½ heaping cup Parmesan cheese, ⅓ cup breadcrumbs, 4 sprigs parsley, 1-2 garlic cloves
Mix the ricotta cheese, the remaining Parmesan cheese and 3 tablespoon of recently prepared breadcrumb mix. Add pepper to taste. You shouldn’t need any salt since all ingredients already contain salt in them.
1 ⅓ cup ricotta, ½ heaping cup Parmesan cheese, Salt
Prepare the mushrooms. Cut off the bottom of each mushroom stem. Run them quickly under cold water and rub with a delicate brush to remove any dirt. Gently pat- dry with a paper towel. Assisting yourself with a small knife remove the stems of the mushrooms (see notes above to see how mushroom stems can be used).
1.5 button mushrooms medium size
Sprinkle mushrooms with salt (optional).
Using a teaspoon fill each mushroom head with ricotta mix than dip in the breadcrumb mix.
Place mushrooms on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Top them with any remaining breadcrumbs and drizzle each mushroom with extra virgin olive oil.
Extra virgin olive oil
Bake in a preheated to 350F (180C) oven for 30 minutes.
The mushrooms will be ready when they are tender when pierced with a knife, and the tops are lightly browned.
Let the mushroom cool for a few minutes and serve.