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
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.
Did you make this?Let me know how it turned out in the comments below!
Just made this and the whole family approved.