Cheesy Snack Stick Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed mushrooms shine as a classic American party appetizer, and this take folds diced beef snack sticks into a sharp cheddar cream cheese filling. Baked until tender, each cap brings smoky, savory richness.

Serves 4 · 20 min prep · 22 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 290 cal
• 16g protein
• 8g carbs
• 22g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 16 large cremini or white button mushrooms
• 8 oz beef snack sticks
• 6 oz, softened cream cheese
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
• 3 green onions
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or lightly oil it so the mushrooms release cleanly after baking.
2. 2Wipe the mushrooms clean with a damp towel. Twist out the stems and finely chop the stems; set the hollow caps aside open-side up on the sheet.
3. 3Finely dice the snack sticks so they mix evenly into the filling and stay the dominant savory bite. You want small pieces, not a paste.
4. 4In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the chopped mushroom stems and cook 4 to 5 minutes until they release moisture and begin to brown.
5. 5Add the diced snack sticks and minced garlic. Cook 2 to 3 minutes more until the snack sticks sizzle and the mixture smells deeply seasoned. Remove from heat and let cool 3 minutes.
6. 6In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, sliced green onions, Worcestershire, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Fold in the cooled snack-stick mixture until everything is evenly distributed and thick.
7. 7Spoon the filling generously into each mushroom cap, mounding it slightly so the cheesy snack-stick mixture is clearly visible and abundant.
8. 8Bake 18 to 22 minutes until the mushrooms are tender, the filling is hot and bubbling, and the tops turn golden in spots. Rest 3 minutes, then finish with chopped parsley and serve warm so the snack sticks remain the star of every bite.