Stuffed Mushrooms With Clams Appetizer

By Diana Rattray

Updated 08/01/19

Stuffed mushrooms with clams

The Spruce / Diana Rattray

  • Total: 40 mins
  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yield: 36 servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
45 Calories
3g Fat
4g Carbs
2g Protein
See Full Nutritional Guidelines Hide Full Nutritional Guidelines
×
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 36 servings
Amount per serving
Calories 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 97mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Protein 2g
Calcium 16mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This delicious stuffed mushroom recipe deviates from the same old same old with calls for clams, garlic, breadcrumbs, and some basic seasonings. Wow, your guests with new flavors.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds medium mushrooms (about 3 dozen)
  • 1 can (6.5 ounces) minced clams
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup parsley (fresh, chopped)
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps to Make It

  1. Remove stems from mushrooms; mince stems and set aside. Place mushroom caps on a lightly oiled rack in broiling pan rounded side down. Set aside.

  2. Drain clams, reserving liquid.

  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter.

  4. Brush some butter on mushroom caps.

  5. In remaining butter in skillet, simmer the minced stems, garlic, and reserved liquid from clams until mushroom stems are tender, about 4 to 6 minutes.

  6. Stir in clams and remaining ingredients. Spoon clam mixture into mushroom caps. 

  7. Move the pan to the oven and broil mushrooms for 7 to 9 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender and the stuffing is browned.