Mummy Stuffed Mushrooms Halloween (Print Version)

Savory mushrooms with herbed cream cheese, pastry bandages, and olive eyes for a playful spooky snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Mushrooms

01 - 16 large white button mushrooms, stems removed and wiped clean

→ Filling

02 - 7 ounces cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Decoration

08 - 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry or crescent dough, thawed if frozen
09 - 16 black olive slices
10 - 1 egg, beaten

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, minced garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
03 - Fill each mushroom cap with the cream cheese mixture, mounding the filling slightly.
04 - Cut puff pastry into thin strips, about 1/4 inch wide. Arrange the strips over each stuffed mushroom to mimic mummy bandages, leaving spaces for the eyes.
05 - Brush pastry strips lightly with beaten egg. Place two black olive slices on each mushroom to create eyes.
06 - Arrange prepared mushrooms on the baking sheet. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the pastry is golden and mushrooms are tender.
07 - Allow stuffed mushrooms to cool slightly before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Perfect for Halloween parties and themed gatherings
  • Simple ingredients that are easy to find in any grocery store
  • Finger food friendly and loved by kids and adults alike
  • Fun to make and decorate with family
  • Bakes in under twenty minutes for quick entertaining
02 -
  • Vegetarian and festive snack
  • Each mushroom has less than 100 calories making it a light starter
  • Perfect for make ahead party prep
03 -
  • Never wash mushrooms under running water Always dab clean to avoid sogginess
  • Let cream cheese come to room temperature for ultra smooth blending
  • Make the puff pastry strips ahead and store chilled covered in plastic wrap
  • If assembling with kids pre slice olives and pastry for easy decorating and less mess

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