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Stuffed Morel Mushrooms

Irresistibly Creamy Stuffed Morel Mushrooms Delight

These Stuffed Morel Mushrooms are a delightful twist on traditional appetizers, combining creamy cheese, fresh thyme, and crunchy breadcrumbs for a gourmet experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 mushrooms
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mushrooms
  • 8 medium morel mushrooms cleaned, dried, and halved lengthwise
For the Filling
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh thyme stems removed
  • 1 teaspoon umami seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • a pinch salt
For the Topping
  • ¼ cup Italian seasoned panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter melted

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Stuffed Morel Mushrooms
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, fresh thyme leaves, umami seasoning, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, coarse ground black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth.
  3. Transfer the filling into a piping bag and pipe the mixture into each halved mushroom.
  4. Melt the salted butter and mix in the panko breadcrumbs until evenly coated.
  5. Press the stuffed side of each mushroom into the breadcrumb mixture and place back on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake for about 15–20 minutes until mushrooms are tender and tops are golden brown. Optionally broil for 2–3 minutes.
  7. Let cool for a few minutes and serve warm as an appetizer or side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mushroomCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients and ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for best results. Pair with a light salad or wine for a balanced meal.

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