Description
Bake juicy cremini mushrooms filled with Italian sausage, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese. This recipe avoids sogginess and works well for make-ahead preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cremini mushrooms, stems removed and finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz Italian sausage, casings removed
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
- 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs (optional, for binding)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Wipe the mushroom caps clean. Finely chop the removed stems and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Drain off excess grease.
- Add the chopped mushroom stems and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the moisture evaporates, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cooled sausage mixture, softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs (if using), Italian seasoning, pepper, and parsley. Mix until fully combined.
- Spoon the filling evenly into the mushroom caps, mounding slightly. Place the filled mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes for medium-sized mushrooms, or until the filling is golden brown and the mushrooms are tender. For smaller mushrooms, check at 18 minutes.
- Sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking, if desired.
Notes
- For a low-carb option, omit the breadcrumbs and add 1/4 cup finely chopped cooked bacon instead.
- You can prepare the filling up to 24 hours ahead. Store the filling in the refrigerator and stuff the mushrooms just before baking.
- If you plan to use an air fryer, cook at 350 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes, checking frequently.
- To hold these warm for a party, place them on a baking sheet in a 200 degree F oven for up to one hour after baking.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mushrooms
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 30