Are you ready to elevate your appetizer game with a keto-friendly twist? These Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Mushrooms are not only a delight for your taste buds but also fit seamlessly into a low-carb lifestyle. With the convenience of preparing them in advance and baking them just before serving, these stuffed mushrooms are a crowd-pleaser that effortlessly aligns with the principles of the ketogenic diet.
Ingredients Needed:
Mushroom caps
Softened cream cheese
Bleu cheese
Sharp cheddar
Buffalo sauce
Minced dried onion
Minced celery
Fresh parsley
Shredded chicken
How to make this:
Step 1: A Prelude of Heat Preheat your oven to a toasty 400°F. Prep a baking sheet with a spritz of nonstick cooking spray, setting the stage for the mushroom magic about to unfold.
Step 2: Mushroom Transformation Gently remove the stems from the mushrooms, creating a small bowl-like structure using a melon ball scoop. Place the mushrooms bowl side down on the prepared baking sheet, awaiting their turn in the oven.
Step 3: Oven Alchemy Spray the mushroom caps with a touch of nonstick cooking spray and let them dance in the oven for 15 minutes until they emerge with a tantalizing aroma and a hint of golden perfection.
Step 4: Buffalo Chicken Symphony While the mushrooms are sizzling, orchestrate the buffalo chicken stuffing. In a medium bowl, join the drained chicken, softened cream cheese, three-quarters of the cheddar cheese, hot sauce, mayonnaise, and garlic. Mix this ensemble until harmony prevails.
Step 5: Stuffing Elegance Once the mushrooms are ready and sufficiently cooled, generously fill their caps with the chicken mixture. Crown them with the remaining shredded cheese, creating a crescendo of flavors.
Step 6: Oven Encore Lay the baking tray to rest in the oven and let the mushrooms perform their final act for 15-20 minutes. Witness the cheese melt and the ensemble turn a splendid golden brown. Allow them a moment to cool before presenting them to your eager audience.
Recipe Notes and Tips:
For a larger gathering, consider doubling the recipe to make 40 mushrooms.
Any leftover stuffing can be repurposed as a delectable dip. Simply microwave until everything melts into a creamy indulgence.
These stuffed mushrooms can be prepared ahead of time, allowing you to effortlessly impress your guests when the moment arrives.
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Mushrooms
6
servings15
minutes20
minutes134
kcal35
minutesIndulge in the simplicity of this scrumptious keto buffalo chicken stuffed mushrooms recipe that promises to be the star of your next gathering. Whether it’s a holiday celebration or a lively football party, these low-carb wonders can even be savored as a snack or a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
13 large mushroom caps
¼ cup bleu cheese
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
¼ cup sharp cheddar
½ teaspoon minced dried onion
2 tablespoons buffalo sauce
1 tablespoon celery, minced
½ teaspoon parsley
½ cup shredded chicken
Directions
- Preheat your oven to a roaring 450 degrees.
- In a large bowl, blend together softened cream cheese, bleu cheese, and sharp cheddar. Add buffalo sauce, dried onion, minced celery, and parsley. Give it a good mix, then stir in the chicken.
- Clean the mushrooms and remove their stems. Place a metal cookie cooling rack on a large baking sheet, then generously fill each mushroom cap with the buffalo chicken mixture. Arrange the mushrooms on the rack.
- Bake for a tantalizing 20 minutes at 450 degrees. Serve immediately and revel in the applause.
Notes
- Depending on the number of mushrooms you stuff, you’ll have approximately 6 servings (assuming 2 mushrooms per person).
- Prepare these stuffed mushrooms a few hours ahead of time and bake them just before your guests make their grand entrance.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 1
- Calories: 134kcal
- Cholesterol: 39mg
- Sodium: 334mg
- Potassium: 220mg
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Calcium: 86mg
- Iron: 1mg
