Creamy • Golden • Crowd-Pleasing • 30g+ Protein Per Serving
📝 Quick Description
These cheesy stuffed mushrooms are loaded with a creamy, protein-packed filling and baked until golden and bubbly on top. They’re rich, savory, and feel indulgent — but secretly high in protein and low in carbs.
Perfect for:
• Dinner parties
• High-protein appetizers
• Low-carb side dish
• Meal prep
• Holiday trays
And yes… it really only takes about 10 minutes to prep.
⏱ Servings & Timing
• Serves: 4
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Bake Time: 18–22 minutes
• Total Time: ~30 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
🍄 Base
• 12–14 large white or cremini mushrooms
• Olive oil spray or 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & black pepper
🧀 High-Protein Filling
• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended smooth)
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• ¾ cup shredded mozzarella
• ¼ cup grated parmesan
• 2 tbsp cream cheese (optional for richness)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Optional Protein Boost
• ½ cup finely diced cooked chicken OR turkey
OR
• ¼ cup cooked turkey bacon bits
👩🍳 Step-By-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Mushrooms
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Remove stems from mushrooms and gently hollow the center slightly if needed.
Place mushroom caps on lined baking tray.
Lightly brush or spray with olive oil.
Season with salt and pepper.
2️⃣ Make the Protein Filling
In a bowl, mix:
• Blended cottage cheese
• Greek yogurt
• Mozzarella
• Parmesan
• Cream cheese
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Parsley
If adding chicken or turkey, fold it in now.
Mixture should be thick and creamy.
3️⃣ Stuff the Mushrooms
Spoon filling generously into each mushroom cap.
Slightly mound the tops.
Optional: sprinkle extra mozzarella on top for browning.
4️⃣ Bake
Bake 18–22 minutes until:
✔ Cheese is melted
✔ Tops are golden
✔ Mushrooms are tender
For extra browning → broil 1–2 minutes at the end.
💪 Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving – 3–4 Mushrooms)
Calories: 280–350
Protein: 28–35g
Carbs: 6–8g
Fat: 18g
Low carb. High satiety. Crowd-friendly.
