Italian Sausage Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms
Bake juicy cremini mushrooms filled with Italian sausage, cream cheese, and Parmesan for a dependable party appetizer.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: About 20 pieces 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, stems removed and finely chopped
- 1 pound mild or hot Italian sausage, casing removed
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs (optional, for low-carb omit)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Wipe the mushroom caps clean. Chop the removed stems finely.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cooked sausage, chopped stems, softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, parsley, pepper, and olive oil. If using breadcrumbs, mix them in now. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Spoon the filling evenly into the mushroom caps, mounding it slightly.
- Place the stuffed mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the tops with a little extra Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is lightly browned. For smaller mushrooms, check at 18 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- To make these low-carb, omit the breadcrumbs entirely.
- You can prepare the stuffed mushrooms up to 24 hours ahead. Cover them tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Add 5 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
- These hold well on a warming tray set to low for up to one hour for parties.
- For an air fryer, cook at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes, checking for doneness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mushroom
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 40