Description
Savory low-carb stuffed mushrooms deliver gourmet flavor without compromise. Rich cream cheese, crispy bacon, and herbs combine for an irresistible appetizer you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound hot Italian sausage, pre-cooked and drained
Mushrooms:
- 6–8 large portobello mushrooms, cleaned and stems removed
Cheese and Seasonings:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Sanitize and destem the portobello mushrooms, creating hollow cavities for the filling.
- In a mixing vessel, thoroughly blend softened cream cheese with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and uniform.
- Incorporate pre-cooked Italian sausage and grated Parmesan cheese into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Methodically fill each mushroom cap with the prepared sausage-cream cheese blend, ensuring complete and generous coverage.
- Liberally crown the stuffed mushrooms with shredded mozzarella, creating a comprehensive cheese layer.
- Position oven rack in the middle position and preheat to 325F (160C).
- Transfer stuffed mushrooms to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Roast in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes, monitoring until mushrooms become tender and cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling surface.
- Remove from oven and allow mushrooms to rest for 3-5 minutes, enabling flavors to settle and preventing potential burns.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or low-carb side dish, enjoying the rich, savory combination of ingredients.
Notes
- Swap out Italian sausage with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version that maintains the same delicious flavor profile.
- Pat mushrooms completely dry before stuffing to prevent excess moisture and ensure a crispy, not soggy, final texture.
- Experiment with additional herbs like fresh basil or thyme to elevate the filling’s aromatic complexity and add a personalized touch.
- For a dairy-free alternative, replace cream cheese with cashew cream and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan to keep the recipe accommodating for different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg