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Baked mushroom dish combining low-calorie mushrooms with cheese for added protein and calcium
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Cheese baked mushrooms (150 g) has 144 calories. That works out to 96 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.3 g of carbs, 9.1 g of protein, 9.1 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 2.1 mg of B5 covers 42% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
144
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
6.3g
· 2% DV
Protein
9.1g
· 18% DV
Fat
9.1g
· 12% DV
Fiber
2g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 18% · Protein 25% · Fat 57%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 144 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.1 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 5.25 g | 26% |
| Trans fat | 0.15 g | |
| Sodium | 468 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.3 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 34 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 70 g | 67 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 95 g | 91 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 120 g | 115 kcal |
| 4 piece (large) | 140 g | 134 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 211 kcal |
Calculated from 96 calories per 100 g.
To make cheese-baked mushrooms, clean the mushrooms, arrange them in a baking dish, and top with grated cheese. Bake until the mushrooms are tender and the cheese has melted and browned. A little oil, pepper, and herbs add flavor without masking the mushrooms.
Button mushrooms are an easy choice for cheese-baked mushrooms because they are widely available and hold their shape. Choose larger caps if you want to fill them; smaller mushrooms can be baked whole and served as a side or appetizer.
Mozzarella melts smoothly on cheese-baked mushrooms, while cheddar gives them a sharper flavor and browns well. You can combine either with Parmesan for a savory topping; use a light hand with added salt if the cheese is salty.
To keep cheese-baked mushrooms from getting watery, dry the mushrooms well after cleaning and leave space between them in the pan. Crowding traps steam, and excess moisture can collect as they cook; pour off any liquid before serving.
No, you do not have to remove the stems for cheese-baked mushrooms. If you are filling the caps, twist off the stems, chop them, and mix them into the filling; otherwise, leaving them on makes preparation quicker.
Yes, portobello mushrooms work well for cheese-baked mushrooms because their broad caps can hold a generous topping. Remove the stems, place the caps gill-side up, and allow extra cooking time if they are especially large.
Bake cheese-baked mushrooms in a preheated oven at about 400°F (200°C) until the caps soften and the topping is melted and golden, usually around 15–20 minutes. Check early if the mushrooms are small, since they cook faster.
Serve cheese-baked mushrooms with a crisp salad, roasted vegetables, or grilled meat. They also work as a starter or side dish; if you want to make them more substantial, pair them with crusty bread or a grain.
Yes, you can clean and season the mushrooms ahead of time and keep them covered in the refrigerator. Add the cheese shortly before baking, rather than letting the assembled dish sit, to reduce the chance of moisture pooling in the pan.
Store leftover cheese-baked mushrooms in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat them within a few days. Reheat only the portion you need in an oven or microwave; the mushrooms may soften, and the cheese will not be as crisp as when freshly baked.
Vitamins
B5
2.1mg · 42% DV
B2
0.47mg · 36% DV
B3
5.4mg · 34% DV
B12
0.52µg · 22% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.29mg · 32% DV
Phosphorus
198mg · 28% DV
Selenium
13µg · 24% DV
Calcium
219mg · 22% DV
Sodium
468mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
417mg · 12% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 144 calories in 1 serving (medium) (150 g):
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Cheese baked mushrooms are a simple oven dish: mushrooms are filled with cheese or topped with it, then baked until tender and browned. The preparation is easy to adapt at home and does not belong to one particular regional tradition; the choice of cheese and mushroom size can vary.
Baking deepens the mushrooms’ earthy flavour, while the cheese turns savoury and golden. Serve them hot as a starter or side, with a crisp salad, or alongside grilled food; they also make an easy meat-free option for a light meal. Mushrooms keep the dish relatively light, while cheese adds protein and richness: a 100 g portion has 6.1 g of protein. For a lighter finish, use a modest layer of cheese and add fresh herbs or salad.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.25g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.55g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.39g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.