Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms
- SERVES
- 4
- SERVING SIZE
- 3
- COOK TIME
- 25 Min
Stuffed mushrooms are not only a popular side dish, they're also often enjoyed as party appetizers. Our rich-tasting stuffing will surprise anyone with diabetes, because "yes, you can" eat these Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms, because we made them lighter and healthier.
What You'll Need
- 12 large mushrooms
- 2 tablespoon finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped scallions
- 1 tablespoon reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoon plain or seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
What to Do
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
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Remove stems from mushrooms; chop stems finely. Place mushrooms caps on prepared baking sheet.
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Coat a medium skillet with cooking spray. Over medium heat, cook chopped mushroom stems, red bell pepper, and scallions 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cream cheese, parsley, bread crumbs, garlic powder and black pepper and cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Spoon mixture evenly into mushroom caps and spray tops with cooking spray.
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Cover and bake about 15 minutes, or until caps are tender. Uncover and bake an additional 5 to 6 minutes, or until tops are brown.
Notes
For more healthy recipes for Christmas, check out our collection of Diabetic Christmas Dinner Ideas: 20 Festive & Healthy Holiday Recipes.