Boerewors Stuffed Mushrooms – Tastes like a hug from Mum

If you think of iconic South African food there is just one correct answer, “boerewors“. If you think of the people you love, your mother is also the first person you think of. This Mother’s Day, why not add some iconic South African flavour to the day too? These Boerewors Stuffed Mushrooms are the perfect snacks for celebrating the most important person in your life.

If you have kids, this is one great recipe to teach them about cooking due to the simple ingredients and cooking method. Get your kids to clean the mushrooms and remove the stems before cooking and let them do the stuffing at the end.

Big Portabellini mushrooms were made for stuffing and taste fantastic with meaty flavours. It’s the perfect snack or starter for your Mother’s Day lunch or dinner. Remember to garnish these delicious Boerewors Stuffed Mushrooms with fresh parsley just before serving for some freshness and colour.

Have a happy Mother’s Day with Boerewors Stuffed Mushrooms and the most important person in your life.

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Boerewors Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

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Recipe by South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association Course: SnackCuisine: South AfricanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Total time

30

minutes

Ingredients

• 250 g boerewors, removed from casings

• 12 Portabellini mushrooms, cleaned, stalks removed and reserved

• 2 tbsp coconut oil

• 1 red chilli, finely chopped

• 150 g full-fat cream cheese

• ¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Method

• Heat oven to 200°C.
• In the meantime, heat coconut oil in a pan and brown the wors mince, stirring often, about 7 minutes.
• Finely chop the mushroom stalks and add to the pan with the chilli. Cook for 5 minutes more.
• Stir in the cream cheese and parsley and taste for seasoning.
• Pack into the 12 mushroom caps, place into oven and bake for 8 – 10 minutes, until browned and bubbling.

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