Chesapeake Shrimp Stuffing for Mushrooms

Use this stuffing with the related recipe for Stuffed Mushrooms.

Warm, earthy mushroom caps stuffed with creamy cheese are one of our favorite party snacks. Too bad so many recipes produce mushrooms that are soggy and bland. We wondered how to get flavorful, firm-yet-tender mushrooms that could also be made ahead of time. Here’s what we discovered:

Test Kitchen Discoveries

• To avoid soggy mushrooms, we roasted them in the oven before stuffing—the heat forced them to shed their liquid.
• Dusting the stuffed mushrooms with fresh bread crumbs added a crunchy contrast to our smooth cheese filling.
• The mushrooms can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, add bread crumb topping and bake for just 10 minutes.