Description
Succulent sausage stuffed mushrooms blend Italian herbs with creamy cheese in a mouthwatering appetizer. Rich flavors and easy preparation make this dish perfect for gatherings and party snacks you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 6 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
- 20 medium to large cremini or white button mushrooms (stems removed, reserved for use)
- 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 small sweet onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp marjoram
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and meticulously clean mushrooms, patting them completely dry with paper towels to ensure optimal filling absorption.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium temperature. Brown ground Italian sausage, breaking it into small crumbles while cooking.
- When sausage is partially cooked, introduce finely diced sweet onions and continue sautéing until onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Lower heat and add minced garlic, marjoram, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir constantly for one minute to prevent scorching, then remove from heat and allow mixture to cool slightly.
- Transfer sausage mixture to a mixing bowl and incorporate softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and most of the chopped parsley. Mix thoroughly until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Generously fill each mushroom cap with the prepared sausage mixture, ensuring a compact and even distribution.
- Garnish filled mushrooms with remaining parsley and place in preheated oven. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until mushrooms are heated through and tops appear golden brown.
Notes
- Choose medium-sized mushrooms with sturdy caps to prevent collapsing during baking and ensure a perfect bite-sized appetizer.
- Thoroughly pat mushrooms dry before stuffing to avoid excess moisture that could make the filling soggy and prevent proper browning.
- Replace breadcrumbs with almond flour for a gluten-free version, maintaining the same binding and texture qualities in the stuffing.
- Consider using lean chicken or turkey sausage as a healthier alternative to traditional pork sausage without compromising rich, savory flavors.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg