Description
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms are a savory and satisfying appetizer featuring large mushroom caps filled with a flavorful mixture of Italian sausage, garlic, onions, cream cheese, Parmesan, and herbs. Baked to golden perfection, these bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, or any occasion requiring a delicious crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms
- 24 large white or cremini mushrooms (stems removed and cleaned)
Filling
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/3 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Finishing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Prepare Mushrooms: Clean the mushrooms thoroughly and remove the stems. Set the caps aside to be stuffed later, and finely chop the removed stems to incorporate into the filling.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage, breaking it into small pieces as it browns. Cook until no longer pink and fully cooked through, then drain any excess fat to keep the filling from being greasy.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the chopped mushroom stems, finely chopped onion, and minced garlic to the skillet with the sausage. Cook these together for 4–5 minutes until the vegetables soften and develop flavor. Remove the skillet from heat once done.
- Combine Filling: Stir in the softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan, breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper into the sausage mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined and form a cohesive filling.
- Stuff Mushrooms: Spoon the prepared sausage mixture into each mushroom cap, mounding it slightly to create a generous filling.
- Drizzle Olive Oil: Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet and lightly drizzle the tops with olive oil to enhance browning and flavor.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the tops are golden brown.
- Optional Broil: For extra crispiness, broil the stuffed mushrooms for an additional 2–3 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Serve: Serve the stuffed mushrooms warm, garnished with extra chopped parsley if desired, perfect for sharing as a flavorful appetizer.
Notes
- For extra crisp tops, broil the mushrooms for the last 2–3 minutes.
- You can prepare the stuffed mushrooms ahead of time and refrigerate them before baking for convenience.
- Choose mild or spicy Italian sausage based on your preference to adjust the heat level of the dish.
