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CAJUN STUFFED MUSHROOMS

mayurisjikoni
Cajun Stuffed Mushrooms, an easy to make and satisfying appetizer or starter dish where the filling has added flavour from homemade cajun seasoning.
5 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Starter
Cuisine CAJUN
Servings 20 PIECES

Ingredients
  

FOR THE CAJUN SEASONING - makes ¼ cup

  • 3 tsp paprika powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp pepper powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp cayenne powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme

FOR THE STUFFED MUSHROOMS

  • 20 large mushrooms
  • ¼ cup bell pepper finely chopped
  • ¼ cup onion finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp bread crumbs
  • 1-2 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 1-2 tbsp hot sauce
  • ½ cup grated cheese - cheddar, parmesan
  • ½ cup mushroom stems finely chopped
  • some olive oil for brushing

FOR THE CAJUN DIP:

  • 1 cup sour cream/mayonnaise/thick plain yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cajun seasoning

Instructions
 

PREPARATION OF CAJUN SEASONING/SPICE

  • Mix all the spices and herbs together. Make sure there are no garlic or onion powder lumps.
  • Store the leftover spice mixture in an airtight container.

PREPARATION OF THE MUSHROOMS

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C
  • If the mushrooms are dirty, give them a quick wash. Put the mushrooms in a colander and wash by gently rubbing them.
  • Wipe the mushrooms dry with a kitchen towel immediately.
  • Twist the stalks and remove them.
  • Finely chop the stalks. You should get about ¾ cup finely chopped mushroom stalks. If not enough, then add 1-2 finely chopped mushrooms.
  • Keep the mushrooms with cap side down to drain out excess water.

PREPARATION OF THE CAJUN DIP:

  • Add minced garlic, cajun seasoning, lemon juice to the sour cream, mayonnaise or yogurt.
  • Mix well. Keep on the side till required.

PREPARATION OF THE STUFFING:

  • Put the chopped mushroom stalks in a mixing bowl.
  • Add chopped onion, bell pepper, bread crumbs, grated cheese, cajun seasoning, hot sauce.
  • Mix well.
  • Take about a tablespoon of the stuffing and press it into the mushroom cap.
  • Place the mushroom on a baking tray which is lightly greased with oil or lined with parchment paper.
  • Repeat, with the remaining stuffing and mushrooms.
  • Brush the mushrooms with some oil.
  • Bake the mushrooms for 15-20 minutes.
  • Serve immediately with some dip.

Notes

  • Use large mushrooms.
  • Add spices according to your taste.
  • The mushrooms will give out water while baking.
  • Use either sour cream, mayonnaise or thick plain yogurt for the dip. Or can serve with some hot sauce or tomato sauce.
  • Add stuffing of your choice.
  • Adjust the stuffing ingredients according to your taste and preference.
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