Description
Make these Italian sausage stuffed mushrooms with cream cheese and Parmesan for a perfect party appetizer that stays firm and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, stems removed and caps wiped clean
- 1 pound bulk Italian sausage, casings removed
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs (optional, for texture)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- If using, finely chop the mushroom stems and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned through. Drain off any excess grease.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped mushroom stems (if using), parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly combined. If you want a slightly firmer filling, stir in the breadcrumbs now.
- Spoon the sausage mixture generously into the mushroom caps, mounding it slightly on top.
- Place the stuffed mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle a little extra Parmesan cheese over the top of each one.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the filling is hot and the tops are lightly golden brown. For smaller mushrooms, check at 18 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving as a great holiday appetizer platter item.
Notes
- To make this a low-carb option, skip the breadcrumbs entirely. The filling will hold together fine.
- For make-ahead preparation, stuff the mushrooms completely, cover them tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. Add about 5 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
- If you want to try air fryer stuffed mushrooms, cook them at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 to 12 minutes, checking for doneness.
- These bite size party bites hold well on a serving platter for about an hour at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mushrooms
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 50