Savory Stuffed Mushrooms

Preheat your oven to the desired temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit (or 175 degrees Celsius, if you prefer). Next, spray a baking sheet with cooking spray to prevent food from sticking.

Clean the mushrooms thoroughly by gently wiping them with a damp paper towel, taking care not to bruise their delicate flesh. Remove the mushroom stems carefully and chop them into extremely fine pieces, discarding any tough or fibrous ends.

In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and the finely chopped mushroom stems to the pan; cook until all excess moisture has evaporated, being mindful not to burn the garlic. Set the mixture aside to cool.

In a separate bowl, combine softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, black pepper, onion powder, and a pinch of cayenne. The mixture will be quite dense; use a spoon to fill each mushroom cap with an abundance of the stuffing. Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake the mushrooms in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until they are hot and tender.