Description
Make these easy, flavorful Italian sausage stuffed mushrooms for your next party. They are packed with savory sausage, cream cheese, and Parmesan, and bake up perfectly without getting soggy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, stems removed and finely chopped
- 1 pound sweet or hot Italian sausage, casings removed
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs (optional, for binding)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Wipe the mushroom caps clean with a damp cloth. Gently remove the stems and finely chop the stems; set the caps aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped mushroom stems and minced garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, combine the Italian sausage, softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, cooked stem mixture, parsley, and black pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly incorporated. If you prefer a firmer filling, mix in the breadcrumbs now.
- Spoon the sausage mixture evenly into the mushroom caps, mounding it slightly on top.
- Place the stuffed mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the tops with a little extra Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes for medium-sized caps, or until the sausage is cooked through and the tops are golden brown. For larger caps, bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving these great party finger foods.
Notes
- To make these low-carb, skip the breadcrumbs entirely. The filling will hold together fine.
- You can prepare these make ahead stuffed mushrooms up to 24 hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate, then add about 5 minutes to the baking time if baking straight from the refrigerator.
- For an air fryer stuffed mushrooms variation, cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes, checking for doneness.
- These are excellent served warm as part of a holiday appetizer platter.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mushroom cap
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 35