Description
Fig and Blue Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms are a gourmet delight that brings together the sweet essence of fresh figs and the tangy richness of blue cheese, all nestled in tender mushroom caps. Perfect for entertaining or as an elegant snack, these stuffed mushrooms are not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor. Your guests will be begging for the recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large button mushrooms
- 1 cup fresh figs, finely chopped
- 4 oz blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Clean the mushrooms by wiping them with a damp paper towel; remove stems.
- In a bowl, mix chopped figs, blue cheese, garlic, panko breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil over each mushroom cap and generously fill with the fig mixture.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed mushroom (25g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For a milder flavor, substitute blue cheese with goat cheese. - Add herbs like thyme or crushed red pepper for an extra flavor boost. - Leftover stuffed mushrooms can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat at 350°F (177°C) for about 10 minutes.