Mushrooms and cheese—two holiday favorites that, when brought together, might just be the reason your guests keep coming back for more! Imagine creamy, savory goodness nestled inside tender mushroom caps, topped with a golden crust that practically invites you to dig in. These Oven Baked Cheesy Mushrooms are the kind of side dish that has people sneaking seconds (or thirds) when they think no one’s looking.

Perfect as a starter or a savory side, these mushrooms are here to add a little bit of flair to your holiday table. With a filling of cream cheese, Parmesan, and fresh herbs, they’re the kind of dish that knows how to make an entrance and, equally importantly, how to vanish fast! So set out a platter of these cheesy wonders, and watch as they disappear almost as quickly as they arrived—fair warning, you may want to make extra!

Preparation:

• Preheat your oven to 200°C.

• Clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth or paper towel, then remove the stems and finely chop them.

• In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped thyme, and the finely chopped mushroom stems. Mix well until thoroughly combined.

• Arrange the mushroom caps, bottom side up, on a baking sheet.

• Spoon the cheese and herb mixture evenly into each mushroom cap, pressing lightly to fill them.

• Drizzle the stuffed mushrooms with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

• Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is golden.

• Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

• Enjoy!