
Stuffed Giant Puffball Cubes
A creative twist on puffball mushrooms: cubes of giant puffball filled with cheese and herbs, then breaded and fried until golden and crispy.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Foraged, Rustic
Ingredients
Method
- Cut puffball into cubes (3–4 cm). Using a small knife, cut a pocket into each cube.
- Stuff with a piece of cheese and sprinkle of fresh herbs. Press gently to close.
- Prepare three bowls: flour with salt & pepper, beaten eggs, breadcrumbs.
- Dip each stuffed cube into flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs to coat.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry cubes until golden on all sides, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
💡 Tip: Try different fillings like blue cheese, garlic butter, or sautéed spinach.
⚠️ Note: Only use giant puffball mushrooms if you are 100% certain of proper identification – the flesh should be pure white and firm.
Useful Links
🍄 Giant Puffball Schnitzel – crispy mushroom cutlets
🍲 Giant Puffball Soup – earthy creamy soup
🍲 Porcini Risotto – classic Italian mushroom dish
🥗 Wild Green Salad – fresh and foraged side