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High Protein Spinach Dip Stuffed Mushrooms

High Protein Spinach Dip Stuffed Mushrooms

Protein-packed stuffed mushrooms featuring creamy spinach dip filling with Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and protein powder. Perfect appetizer with 15+ grams protein per serving.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz baby bella mushrooms cleaned with stems removed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 4 oz cottage cheese low fat
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated, divided
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 10 oz frozen chopped spinach thawed and drained very well
  • 1/4 cup chopped cooked chicken or turkey optional
  • 1 scoop unflavored or savory protein powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped almonds or walnuts toasted
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel and gently remove the stems. Set the mushroom caps aside and finely chop the removed stems.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped mushroom stems and diced onion, cooking until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, protein powder, 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Mix until smooth.
  5. Stir the cooked mushroom stem mixture, the well-drained spinach, optional chopped chicken, and toasted nuts into the cheese mixture until everything is evenly combined.
  6. Spoon the filling into each mushroom cap, mounding it slightly.
  7. Place the stuffed mushrooms in a single layer in a baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese over the tops.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is hot and golden brown.
  9. Serve warm.

Notes

It is crucial to drain the thawed spinach as well as possible - squeeze it in a cheesecloth or use your hands to press out as much liquid as you can to prevent watery filling. The protein powder should be unflavored or a savory flavor to maintain the classic spinach dip taste. Choose mushrooms that are similar in size for even cooking.
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