Description

Smoky, savory, and endlessly customizable, Grilled Stuffed Mushrooms are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer. Juicy mushrooms are grilled to perfection and filled with a creamy, herby mixture of cheese, garlic, and fresh herbs. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for parties, BBQs, or any time you want to serve up big flavor in a bite-sized package.

Ingredients

12 large cremini or white mushrooms (stems removed)

1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
1 clove garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons onion or shallot (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chives (chopped)
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs or chopped nuts (optional)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Lemon zest or juice (optional, for garnish)

Optional: 2 tablespoons cooked crumbled bacon or sausage

Instructions

Prep the Mushrooms: Clean mushrooms with a damp cloth and remove stems. Lightly hollow out caps if needed.

Make the Filling: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, garlic, onion, herbs, and optional mix-ins like bacon or breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper.
Stuff the Mushrooms: Spoon the mixture into each mushroom cap and press lightly to secure. Top with Parmesan if using.
Preheat Grill: Heat grill to medium-high and oil the grates.
Grill: Place mushrooms filling-side up on grill or grill-safe tray. Cover and grill for 8–12 minutes until tender and the filling is hot and slightly golden.
Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs or lemon zest. Serve warm.

Notes

Use a grill-safe tray or foil for small mushrooms to prevent tipping.

To make ahead, stuff mushrooms and refrigerate up to 24 hours before grilling.

For extra depth, brush the mushroom caps with balsamic vinegar before grilling

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired

Keywords: stuffed mushrooms, grilled mushrooms, BBQ appetizer, vegetarian grilled recipes