Description
A savory appetizer featuring stuffed mushrooms filled with a delicious blend of clams and cheeses, perfect for parties and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 to 12 large mushrooms
- 1 (6 ounce) can of minced clams, drained with 1/4 cup clam juice reserved
- 1 finely minced green onion
- 1 beaten egg
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon melted and cooled butter
- 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon finely grated Romano cheese
- 2 tablespoons finely grated Mozzarella cheese (for stuffing)
- 1/4 cup finely grated Mozzarella cheese (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup melted butter (for garnish)
- Freshly diced parsley for garnish
- Fresh lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly oil a small baking dish.
- Gently wash and stem the mushrooms, then pat them dry. Reserve the stems for another recipe.
- In a bowl, mix together the clams, green onion, minced garlic, garlic salt, butter, and oregano.
- Add the breadcrumbs, beaten egg, and reserved clam juice to the bowl; mix everything thoroughly.
- Stir in the Parmesan, Romano, and Mozzarella cheeses until well combined.
- Stuff each mushroom cap with about 1 1/2 teaspoons of the clam mixture, mounding slightly.
- Arrange the stuffed mushrooms in the oiled baking dish. Drizzle with 1/4 cup of melted butter. Cover and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
- Remove the cover, sprinkle the remaining grated Mozzarella cheese over the mushrooms, and return them to the oven briefly to melt the cheese.
- Garnish with freshly diced parsley and serve warm with lemon wedges.
Notes
Make sure to use fresh mushrooms for the best flavor and texture. Don’t skip the reserved clam juice; it adds depth to the stuffing. Feel free to adjust the cheese types to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: stuffed mushrooms, appetizer, clams, cheese, party food