Champinones Rellenos
Mushrooms stuffed with jamon and baked.
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Join HomecookedIngredients
- 400 g Button mushrooms
- 80 g Jamon serrano
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 40 g Breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 3 tbsp Parsley (optional)
Method
- Heat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- While the oven heats, stem the mushrooms and chop the stems, garlic, and ham.
- Fry the chopped stems, garlic, and ham, then bind with breadcrumbs and parsley.
- Fill the mushroom caps and bake until tender and golden, about 14 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition per serving
Estimated from ingredients; varies with exact portions and brands.
About Champinones Rellenos
Champiñones rellenos are stuffed mushroom caps in the Spanish tapas tradition, a warm, hand-sized bite that turns up at bars and family gatherings alongside croquetas and tortilla. Rather than discarding the mushroom stems, this dish makes them the base of the filling, chopping them together with garlic and jamón serrano so nothing is wasted and every cap carries a concentrated, meaty savoriness. It sits in the broad category of baked appetizers, and its appeal is the contrast between the tender, juicy cap and the crisp, golden filling on top.
The filling here is built by frying the chopped stems, garlic, and cured ham, then binding the mixture with breadcrumbs and parsley so it holds together and browns in the oven. Jamón serrano is the key ingredient, lending a salty, nutty backbone that reads far richer than the short cooking time suggests, while the breadcrumbs crisp into a lightly crunchy crown. Baked hot at 200°C for around fifteen minutes, the caps soften and the tops turn golden, ready to be eaten warm in a couple of bites. They make an easy, make-ahead starter for a dinner party or a component of a larger spread of small plates.
Champinones Rellenos: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Champinones Rellenos?
One serving of Champinones Rellenos has about 222 calories, with 11g of protein, 10g of carbs, 15g of fat and 2g of fiber. These are estimates based on the ingredient amounts in this recipe and will vary with your exact portions and brands.
Is Champinones Rellenos gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Breadcrumbs. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
How long does Champinones Rellenos take to make?
About 30 minutes start to finish, but only around 16 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Champinones Rellenos?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out parsley — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Champinones Rellenos make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.