These Minced Meat Stuffed Baked Mushrooms are a hearty, high-protein dinner that feels a little special without any fuss. Juicy mushroom caps are filled with seasoned minced meat and onion, then baked until tender and topped with melted cheese. They are perfect for a quick weeknight meal, a party appetizer, or a light supper with a fresh salad.
Ingredients
- 400 g (14 oz) large button mushrooms
- 200 g (7 oz) ground beef or chicken
- 50 g (2 oz) onion, minced
- 50 g (2 oz) low-fat hard cheese, grated
- Salt and minced-meat spices to taste
Instructions
- Remove the mushroom stems and chop them finely with the onion (a blender works).
- Mix the ground meat with the onion, chopped stems, salt and spices. Fill the mushroom caps.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25-30 minutes, then top with grated cheese and bake until melted.
Tips
- Choose large, firm button mushrooms with deep caps so they hold plenty of filling without collapsing.
- Do not overfill the caps; a little room lets the cheese melt evenly and the filling cook through.
- Serve straight from the oven with a crisp green salad or crusty bread to soak up the juices.
Nutrition: per dinner serving: 302 kcal, protein 32.5 g, fat 18 g, carbs 3 g.
If you love baked mushroom dishes, try our Mushroom and Cheese Puff Pastry Pies and Baked Mushrooms with Cheese and Cream for more ideas. For more mushroom cooking inspiration, see Serious Eats.