Description
A simple yet elegant appetizer that combines creamy goat cheese and crunchy pistachios for a delicious filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large mushrooms
- 4 oz goat cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup pistachios, shelled and chopped
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (e.g., parsley or chives) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Clean the mushrooms and remove the stems. Set the caps aside.
- In a bowl, combine goat cheese, cream cheese, pistachios, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Stuff each mushroom cap with the filling, pressing gently. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Let cool briefly, then garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
Toast pistachios for a deeper flavor. Ensure cheeses are at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 mushrooms
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 3.6g
- Sodium: 153mg
- Fat: 23.6g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15.6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6.7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg