Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms

If there’s a way to transform you into a mushroom lover, it’s with this Pizza Stuffed Mushroom recipe. These are an absolute dream and the appetizer or game day snack. This was one of the most highly requested recipes on Instagram so it’s all thanks to you. Thank you for always giving us the best ideas and we hope you give this straightforward recipe a try.

What stands out

These bite-sized Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms are the little snack or appetizer, and great for game day. They have all those pizza flavors everyone loves, but no carbs and totally gluten-free! They are little flavor bombs with a soft interior and gooey cheesy topping. We've kept the toppings basic here, but the options are endless. You could add pepperoni, finely chopped olives, chili flakes and more.

How to Prepare Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms

Preheat your oven to 450F (230C).

Oil up or spray a baking sheet or add parchment paper.

Now, wipe the mushrooms with a damp paper towel (do not rinse them under water) and then use a knife to chop off the stems.

Next, add a teaspoon of your favorite pizza sauce on top of each one, along with a tablespoon of mozzarella, and a sprinkle of dry oregano (optional).

Place them on the baking sheet and then bake at 450F (230C) for 18 minutes

Garnish with basil or parsley and enjoy.

Kitchen tip

For a golden bubbly top, we caramelized the mushrooms on broil for one minute at the end.

Swaps

1. You can use any cheese you love, such as vegan goat, boursin, feta, parm etc. It will be with any cheese option so feel free to experiment.
2. You can also place a mini pepperoni on top, but it’s up to you.
3. You can use any mushrooms you love as long as they are a little bit bigger in size. You could also use large portobello mushrooms, which would be as well.
4. We love Rao’s pizza sauce but you can use any.
5. You can use any toppings you love: olives, chopped bell peppers, onions or chili flakes.

Serve it with

• Serve these Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms with a fresh salad, like our Simple Green Salad.
• These are with garlic bread, or any pasta dish.
• Serve these as part of a game day spread with Honey BBQ Chicken Wings and Cauliflower Nachos.

Questions

can we use a different type of mushroom instead of white?

Yes, you can certainly use any type of mushroom you like. Button mushrooms, cremini, or even portobello mushrooms work well for this recipe too.

What type of pizza sauce do you use?

We love mark Rao’s Marinara for this Pizza Stuffed Mushroom recipe, it’s the best!

can we make this recipe vegan?

You can certainly use your favorite non-dairy cheese on top of these mushrooms.

can we use other cheese instead of mozzarella?

Absolutely! Goat, boursin, feta, or parmesan would be in this recipe as well.

strong Can we p repare strong these in advance?

Yes, assemble the mushrooms with the pizza sauce and cheese ahead of time and refrigerate them. We would bake them just before serving, that way the cheese is nice and melty.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 16 whole white mushrooms, or any
• 16 teaspoons pizza sauce
• 16 tablespoons grated mozzarella, or cheese of choice
• dry oregano to taste
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil, or any oil you like
• parsley or basil for garnish

Equipment

• Nakiri Knife
• Cutting Board
• Measuring Cups + Spoons
• Mixing Bowls
• Baking Sheet
• Parchment Paper

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 450F (230C). If the oven doesn’t go that high, just choose the highest setting that you can but you may need to bake them longer. Oil up or spray a baking sheet.
2. Now, wipe the mushrooms with a damp paper towel. Do not rinse them under water and save the stems to chop into an omelet or for another recipe.
3. Once clean, add a teaspoon of your favorite pizza sauce on top of each one, along with a tablespoon of mozzarella, and a sprinkle of dry oregano (optional).
4. Bake at 450°F (230°C) for 18 minutes, then optionally broil for 1 minute for caramelization. Garnish with basil or parsley.