Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel and gently remove the stems. Set the mushroom caps aside and finely chop the removed stems.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Spoon the filling into each mushroom cap, mounding it slightly.
- Place the stuffed mushrooms in a single layer in a baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese over the tops.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is hot and golden brown.
- 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.
