Juicy button mushrooms are stuffed with herbed cream cheese and topped with black olive “spiders” for a spooky Halloween party snack. They’re as fun to make as they are to eat!
Yields 4 Servings Servings Quarter (1 Serving) Half (2 Servings) Default (4 Servings) Double (8 Servings) Triple (12 Servings) Prep Time 20 minsCook Time 15 minsTotal Time 35 minsFor the mushrooms
20 medium white button mushrooms, stems removed and cleaned
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the filling
7 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups garlic, finely minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
½ tsp dried thyme (or oregano)
¼ tsp smoked paprika
Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the creepy crawly decoration
10 large black olives (pitted, cut in half: 10 halves for spider bodies + 80 thin strips for legs)
Prepare the mushrooms
1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) .
Brush mushrooms lightly with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
Arrange them cavity-side up on a parchment-lined baking tray.
Make the filling
2
In a bowl, mix cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Spoon filling into mushroom caps, mounding slightly.
Bake
3
Bake mushrooms for 12–15 minutes , until tender and filling is golden.
Let cool slightly before decorating (so olives don’t slide off).
Assemble the creepy crawlies
4
Place one olive half on top of each mushroom as the “spider body.”
Arrange 4 olive slivers on each side as spider “legs.”
Serve immediately, or keep at room temperature for up to 1 hour before serving.
Serving Suggestions
5
Arrange on a dark serving tray with parsley or kale leaves for a “forest floor” effect.
Scatter plastic spiders or cobweb decorations around for extra Halloween flair.
Pair with other themed bites like Pumpkin Deviled Eggs or Monster Guacamole Cups .
Tips & Variations
6
Make-ahead: Bake stuffed mushrooms, cool, and store in fridge up to 1 day. Reheat and decorate before serving.
Spicy version: Add a pinch of cayenne or chopped jalapeño to the filling.
Vegetarian option: Already vegetarian, but can swap Parmesan for nutritional yeast for a vegan twist with dairy-free cream cheese.
Bigger batch: Recipe can easily be doubled for large parties.
Ingredients For the mushrooms
20 medium white button mushrooms, stems removed and cleaned
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the filling
7 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups garlic, finely minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
½ tsp dried thyme (or oregano)
¼ tsp smoked paprika
Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the creepy crawly decoration
10 large black olives (pitted, cut in half: 10 halves for spider bodies + 80 thin strips for legs)
Directions Prepare the mushrooms
1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) .
Brush mushrooms lightly with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
Arrange them cavity-side up on a parchment-lined baking tray.
Make the filling
2
In a bowl, mix cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Spoon filling into mushroom caps, mounding slightly.
Bake
3
Bake mushrooms for 12–15 minutes , until tender and filling is golden.
Let cool slightly before decorating (so olives don’t slide off).
Assemble the creepy crawlies
4
Place one olive half on top of each mushroom as the “spider body.”
Arrange 4 olive slivers on each side as spider “legs.”
Serve immediately, or keep at room temperature for up to 1 hour before serving.
Serving Suggestions
5
Arrange on a dark serving tray with parsley or kale leaves for a “forest floor” effect.
Scatter plastic spiders or cobweb decorations around for extra Halloween flair.
Pair with other themed bites like Pumpkin Deviled Eggs or Monster Guacamole Cups .
Tips & Variations
6
Make-ahead: Bake stuffed mushrooms, cool, and store in fridge up to 1 day. Reheat and decorate before serving.
Spicy version: Add a pinch of cayenne or chopped jalapeño to the filling.
Vegetarian option: Already vegetarian, but can swap Parmesan for nutritional yeast for a vegan twist with dairy-free cream cheese.
Bigger batch: Recipe can easily be doubled for large parties.
Creepy Crawly Stuffed Mushrooms
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