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Copycat Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms at Home

From the first time I visited Olive Garden, I’ve loved their Stuffed Mushrooms.  They are tender, with just the right amount of garlic to them, making them the perfect appetizer to any meal.  I found that I could make these at home, pretty easily, from some pretty common ingredients, so now I don’t have to wait for a trip to have Copycat Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms at home.

What Makes Copycat Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms Different

There are a few secret ingredients in Copycat Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms.  The first is not only minced clams, but also the juice they were canned in.  These two things set Copycat Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms apart from other similar recipes.  The flavor is rich and succulent, without having a strong fishy taste like you would expect.  Another thing that makes Copycat Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms amazing is the mix of Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.  It adds another level of flavor that really makes the mushrooms taste fabulous.

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Copycat Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms as an Appetizer for a Crowd

It’s easy to make Copycat Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms as an appetizer for a party.  Instead of the larger stuffing mushrooms, purchase the smaller, more “button” mushrooms.  They will take less stuffing per mushroom, and you can make a whole tray full in minutes.  People will love the flavor and surely ask for the recipe for your Copycat Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms.

Ingredients:

8-12 large white mushrooms, cleaned, stems removed and discarded

1 6 oz can minced clams, ¼ C of juice reserved

1 egg

¾ t garlic, minced

⅛ t garlic salt

1 t oregano

1 T butter, melted

½ C bread crumbs

3 T Parmesan cheese, grated

2 T mozzarella cheese, finely shredded

¼ C butter, melted

¼ C mozzarella cheese, finely shredded

Directions:

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Place mushrooms in a shallow, oven proof dish, stem opening up.

In a bowl, mix the clams, ¼ C reserved clam juice, egg, garlic and garlic salt, oregano, 1 T butter, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and 2 T mozzarella cheese.  Mix well.

Fill each of the mushroom caps equally.

Pour the ¼ C butter over the mushrooms evenly.

Bake 20-25 minutes, until filling is golden brown.

Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.

Serve hot.

Copycat Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms are the perfect appetizer for any night!