Lower Fat Cream Cheese and Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms

Indulge in guilt-free decadence with these Lower Fat Cream Cheese and Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms, the perfect appetizer for health-conscious foodies. Each tender button or cremini mushroom is filled with a luscious blend of reduced-fat cream cheese, low-fat ricotta, and savory Parmesan, enhanced with fresh parsley and a hint of garlic. These baked bites are irresistibly creamy yet light, with an optional crunchy breadcrumb topping for added texture. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe is ideal for dinner parties, holiday gatherings, or a satisfying snack. Serve them warm, garnished with parsley, for a flavorful dish that’s both elegant and wholesome.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 20 pieces Large button or cremini mushrooms
• 4 ounces Reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
• 4 ounces Low-fat ricotta cheese
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Bread crumbs (preferably whole wheat, optional for topping)
• 0 Cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.

Step 2

Clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel to remove any dirt. Gently remove the stems and set them aside. Arrange the mushroom caps, hollow side up, on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Finely chop the reserved mushroom stems.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped mushroom stems and minced garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the mixture is softened and fragrant. Remove from heat and cool slightly.

Step 5

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sautéed mushroom stems, reduced-fat cream cheese, low-fat ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the filling is smooth and well-blended.

Step 6

Using a small spoon or piping bag, fill each mushroom cap with the prepared filling, slightly mounding it on top.

Step 7

If desired, sprinkle a small amount of bread crumbs onto the filling for an added crunch.

Step 8

Bake the stuffed mushrooms in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is slightly golden on top.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Step 10

Garnish with additional fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(642.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	752.1

Total Fat 48.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 111.8mg	0%
Sodium 2016.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 36.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g	0%
Total Sugars 12.8g
Protein 38.7g	0%

Vitamin D 25.2IU	0%
Calcium 551.0mg	0%
Iron 3.7mg	0%
Potassium 1562.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.0%

Protein: 21.1%

Carbs: 19.9%