Thuringian Stuffed Mushrooms (Thüringer Gefüllte Pilze)

Thüringer Gefüllte Pilze, or Thuringian Stuffed Mushrooms, is a traditional dish from the Saxon cuisine of Germany. These delicious stuffed mushrooms are perfect as an appetizer or a side dish, and they are sure to impress your guests with their savory flavors.

Thuringian Stuffed Mushrooms (Thüringer Gefüllte Pilze)

Ingredients

  • 12 large mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Clean the mushrooms and remove the stems. Chop the stems finely and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, mix the chopped mushroom stems, breadcrumbs, grated cheese, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Stuff each mushroom cap with the breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Place the stuffed mushrooms in the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is golden brown.
  5. Remove from the pan and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
8g
Protein
6g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Frying pan Spatula

Tools

Knife Cutting board Bowl

Serving suggestions

Serve the Thüringer Gefüllte Pilze as an appetizer with a glass of Riesling wine.

Tips & tricks

For a variation, you can add cooked and crumbled sausage to the stuffing mixture for a heartier flavor.

Cost

$10