Olive Oyl's Treat for Popeye Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms

Delight your taste buds with "Olive Oyl's Treat for Popeye Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms," a savory appetizer that packs a nutritious punch. These tender white button mushroom caps are filled with a creamy, garlicky blend of fresh spinach, softened cream cheese, Parmesan, and crunchy breadcrumbs, then baked to perfection until golden and bubbling. Ideal for dinner parties or as a wholesome snack, this recipe combines the earthy flavors of mushrooms and spinach with the richness of cheese, all in a perfectly bite-sized package. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a short baking session, this dish is as easy to make as it is delicious to devour. Garnished with fresh parsley, these stuffed mushrooms are a visual and culinary feast that will please vegetarians and meat-lovers alike. Searching for a nutritious, flavor-packed appetizer? Look no further!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 pieces Large white button mushrooms
• 2 cups Fresh spinach leaves
• 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cups Breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cloves Minced garlic
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel and remove the stems. Set the mushroom caps aside and finely chop the stems.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped mushroom stems and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 more minute, until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the fresh spinach leaves and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the spinach is wilted. Remove the skillet from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.

Step 6

In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked spinach mixture, cream cheese, 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 7

Brush the mushroom caps lightly with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and arrange them on a baking sheet, gill side up.

Step 8

Spoon the spinach mixture into each mushroom cap, mounding it slightly.

Step 9

Sprinkle the tops with the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese.

Step 10

Bake the mushrooms in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender and the tops are golden brown.

Step 11

Remove from the oven, let them cool slightly, and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3137.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1570.3

Total Fat 89.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 165.5mg	0%
Sodium 2948.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 125.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.8g	0%
Total Sugars 63.7g
Protein 117.6g	0%

Vitamin D 201.6IU	0%
Calcium 696.5mg	0%
Iron 17.4mg	0%
Potassium 9522.3mg	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: 45.4%

Protein: 26.4%

Carbs: 28.2%