Description
These Parmesan Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms are a savory and crowd-pleasing appetizer, perfect for parties or gatherings. Featuring a flavorful sausage and cream cheese filling, they’re baked to golden perfection with a cheesy topping.
Ingredients
- 24 ounces white button mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel and remove stems. Finely chop the stems and set aside. Arrange mushroom caps on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add chopped mushroom stems and garlic to the skillet. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Remove skillet from heat. Add cream cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), and half of the chopped parsley. Mix until fully combined.
- Spoon the filling into each mushroom cap, slightly mounding the mixture.
- Top each stuffed mushroom with shredded Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender and the tops are golden.
- Remove from oven and garnish with remaining parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can prepare the filling in advance and store in the fridge until ready to use.
- Choose mushrooms of similar size for even cooking.
- Spicy Italian sausage adds extra flavor, but mild works well too.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed mushrooms
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
