Description
These Stuffed Mushrooms with Sausage and Cheese are a savory and hearty appetizer, featuring large mushroom caps filled with a flavorful mixture of Italian sausage, cream cheese, Parmesan, and herbs. Perfectly baked until golden and tender, they make an irresistible starter for fall gatherings or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms
- 20 large mushrooms, stems removed
Filling
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage, crumbled and cooked
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it is hot enough to bake the mushrooms evenly and develop a golden crust on top.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, mix the cooked and crumbled Italian sausage with softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined.
- Stuff Mushrooms: Carefully spoon the sausage mixture into each mushroom cap, filling them generously but neatly to hold the filling well during baking.
- Bake: Place the stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and the tops turn golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve the stuffed mushrooms warm as a delicious appetizer or party snack.
Notes
- Use large mushrooms like cremini or white button for best stuffing capacity.
- Make sure the sausage is fully cooked before mixing with other ingredients.
- For a crispier topping, you can sprinkle extra breadcrumbs before baking.
- These can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: stuffed mushrooms, sausage appetizer, cheese stuffed mushrooms, baked mushrooms, party appetizer
