Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently clean the mushrooms by wiping them with a damp paper towel. Carefully remove the stems by wiggling them free. Arrange the mushroom caps hollow-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Finely chop the mushroom stems. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped mushroom stems and finely chopped onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened and the moisture has cooked off. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Mix with a spatula until smooth. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, drained and chopped artichoke hearts, and the thoroughly squeezed spinach.
- Add the cooled mushroom stem and onion mixture to the cheese mixture. Season with black pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), and a pinch of salt. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Using a small spoon or a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, generously fill each mushroom cap with the spinach artichoke mixture, mounding it slightly on top.
- In a small bowl, toss the panko breadcrumbs with the melted butter until evenly coated. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs and a little extra Parmesan cheese over the top of each stuffed mushroom.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is hot and bubbly and the panko topping is golden brown.
- Let the mushrooms cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
To properly dry the spinach, place the thawed spinach in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and wring out as much liquid as possible. This step is crucial to prevent a watery filling. The filling can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Assemble and bake just before serving. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.
