Half-Baked Spinach and Feta Stuffed Mushrooms
Earthy mushrooms filled halfway with a creamy spinach and feta mixture, baked until golden and tender for a perfect appetizer. This mediterranean-inspired vegetarian ready in about 30 minutes pairs chopped fresh spinach, crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 caps, stems removed large white mushrooms
- 4 cups, chopped fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup, crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup, softened cream cheese
- 1, minced garlic clove
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup, grated parmesan cheese
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush 12 large mushroom caps lightly with 2 tbsp olive oil and place them hollow side up on a baking sheet.
- Step 2: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 minced garlic clove. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add 4 cups chopped fresh spinach. Cook for 3 minutes until wilted and excess moisture evaporates.
- Step 3: Remove spinach from heat and mix in 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup softened cream cheese, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until well combined.
- Step 4: Spoon the spinach and cheese mixture halfway into each mushroom cap, filling them about 50% full to allow for steaming.
- Step 5: Sprinkle 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese evenly over the stuffed mushrooms.
- Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until mushrooms are tender and cheese topping is golden and bubbly. Serve warm.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Half-Baked Spinach and Feta Stuffed Mushrooms take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Half-Baked Spinach and Feta Stuffed Mushrooms?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chopped fresh spinach from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Half-Baked Spinach and Feta Stuffed Mushrooms?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Half-Baked Spinach and Feta Stuffed Mushrooms for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Half-Baked Spinach and Feta Stuffed Mushrooms vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
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