Theo’s Herb & Ricotta Giant Stuffed Mushrooms


Ingredients
- 2 large brown mushrooms
- ½ brown onion, very finely diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish)
- Fresh basil
- Ricotta
- Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
- Mozzarella, shredded
- Butter
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Method
Rich, herby and irresistibly cheesy—these stuffed mushrooms are an easy yet impressive dish perfect for entertaining or midweek indulgence.
Make the Filling
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (or as hot as it will go).
- Remove the stems from the mushrooms and finely dice them.
- In a pan over medium-high heat, melt a knob of butter with a splash of olive oil.
- Add the onion, garlic, and chopped mushroom stems. Sauté for 6–8 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and allow to cool slightly.
- Add a handful of mozzarella, a generous spoon of ricotta, and a good grating of Parmigiano Reggiano.
- Finely chop the parsley and basil (about half a handful total) and mix through. Season with salt and pepper.
Stuff and Bake the Mushrooms
- Place the mushroom caps on a lined tray and spoon the mixture into each one generously.
- Grate more Parmigiano Reggiano on top.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender and the tops are golden.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.