Hellooooo…pesto!

Was needing a quick and easy appetizer the other day, and (as often seems to be the case) was craving pesto. So decided to just make a batch of easy pesto stuffed mushrooms! It is hardly a recipe to post — just mushrooms, your favorite pesto, and you can top them with a variety of little garnishes. But they were so cute and delicious that I thought they were worth sharing.

I’m counting down the days until I can start growing basil plants again. Summer is almost here!!!

Easy Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Makes: 4 -6 servings
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If you are a fan of pesto, and flavorful mushrooms and all things Italian, you will love this Easy Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms recipe!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. baby bella or button mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup of your favorite pesto, either homemade or storebought
  • (optional) Panko breadcrumbs
  • optional garnishes: shaved Parmesan and/or toasted pine nuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, or preheat a smoker.
  • Carefully remove and discard the stems of the mushrooms, then clean to remove any dirt with a damp cloth. Fill mushroom cavity with pesto (approx. 1/2 teaspoon). Top with a pinch of Panko if desired. Bake or smoke for about 15 minutes, until the mushrooms are cooked and the filling is warm.
  • Garnish with Parmesan and/or toasted pine nuts.

Notes

These would also be delicious with some crumbled cooked Italian sausage or crabmeat mixed in with the pesto.

Additional Info

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Did you make this?Let me know how it turned out in the comments below!

Posted By Ali

On Mar 20, 2012

& Updated Oct 26, 2019

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21 Comments

  1. Laura says:

    How many does this feed?

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  2. Carla says:

    Okay wow these look insanely good! Love the crabmeat suggestion. Pesto + mushrooms are so good together!

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  3. Honeywhatscooking says:

    Oh my this looks crazy good. Creative twist on a classic recipe. Nice.

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  4. The Food Hunter says:

    What a great appetizer

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  5. natalie (the sweets life) says:

    adorable! and about as easy as it gets!!

    i’m with you–so ready for fresh herbs in my backyard again!

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  6. Cookin' Cowgirl says:

    YES! Pesto is the besto!! :) I love pesto stuffed mushrooms! Easy entertaining {or just a delicious snack for the fam!}
    Beautiful!!

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  7. Cassie says:

    Love these, Ali! Perfect appetizer, or weeknight snack!

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  8. Bev Weidner says:

    Ohhhhhh yes!

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  9. Blog is the New Black says:

    Such a great idea!

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  10. Mal @ The Chic Geek says:

    I love stuffed mushrooms and I love pesto! These look so yummy

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