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Vegetarian Cauliflower and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Don't sleep on these — cauliflower and cheese inside a mushroom is so much better than it sounds. The cauliflower gets creamy and blends in so well you'd never guess it's the main filling. Great if you have vegetarians coming and want something substantial.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 24 large white mushrooms stems removed
  • 2 cups cauliflower florets steamed and mashed
  • 1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Steam cauliflower until very tender, then mash well with a fork or potato masher.
  3. Mix mashed cauliflower with cream cheese, gruyere, garlic, chives, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  4. Fill each mushroom cap with the cauliflower mixture and top with a sprinkle of parmesan.
  5. Bake for 22 minutes until tops are golden and mushrooms are fully cooked. Serve warm.