Description
Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms combine three different cheeses with vegetables and hearty clams for a flavorful, irresistible appetizer perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 12–15 large cremini mushrooms, cleaned and stems removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ¼ cup onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6.5 oz can minced clams, drained
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Romano cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Clean mushrooms gently with a damp cloth and remove stems. Finely chop the stems.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt olive oil and butter. Sauté chopped mushroom stems for 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Add chopped onion and bell pepper; cook until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Stir in minced clams, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Spoon the stuffing mixture generously into each mushroom cap.
- Combine mozzarella, Romano, and Parmesan cheeses in a bowl. Sprinkle cheese mixture evenly over the stuffed mushrooms.
- Arrange mushrooms in a baking dish and bake for 15 minutes until tender.
- Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes until cheese is golden brown, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use smaller mushrooms to make 24-30 bites with leftover filling.
- Substitute canned clams with cooked fresh clams or crab meat.
- Add chopped spinach or artichoke hearts to the stuffing for extra veggies.
- Swap out cheeses for favorites like fontina or provolone.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes for a subtle heat kick.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 stuffed mushrooms
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
