Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed mushrooms are a favorite appetizer (or even a side dish). With an Italian sausage, peppers, and parmesan cheese stuffing, they are delicious and actually easy to make.

I’ve been making these Stuffed Mushrooms for 20 years! They’re so easy and delicious and everyone requests them at parties. My version of stuffed mushrooms have a simple stuffing with sausage and cheese so they’re even hearty enough as a dinner with a side salad!

Turns out, that was a really great idea because these sausage stuffed mushrooms are so good! They’re more filling than the cheese ones and the Italian flavors really shine. The combination of the sausage with the Parmesan cheese is delicious!

How to make Stuffed Mushrooms

• Cremini Mushrooms (Baby Bellas) are our favorite to use, but you can also use white button mushrooms.
• Use a mild Italian-style sausage (it’s even easier to buy it as bulk sausage out of the casings).
• The filling has diced onions and minced garlic, along with some herbs and salt and pepper. I also use Italian breadcrumbs for making the stuffing come together (you can also use panko for a crunchier texture).
• Cleaning mushrooms: It’s important to prep the mushrooms by removing the stems and gills. Be sure to wash the caps too (I use a damp paper towel). Chop mushroom stems small – they add a ton of flavor.
• The mushroom caps are fragile, so just take your time so you don’t tear them. Also, be sure to hang onto the stems because you will include them in the filling!

Mel’s Tips

• You can definitely try different mushrooms. We like creminis, but any similar-sized mushroom that is sturdy enough to hold the filling will works.
• If you like some heat, swap the mild sausage for hot Italian sausage.
• Instead of Parmesan cheese try using grated Asiago in its place.

Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

5 from 2 votes

These Stuffed Mushrooms are so easy to make! They are filled with Italian sausage, peppers and parmesan cheese that are perfect for an appetizer or small snack.

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Yield 4 servings

Serving Size 1 serving

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Ingredients

 

• 24 ounces Cremini mushrooms
• 1 pound ground mild sausage
• ½ medium yellow onion diced
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper
• ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese 1/4, divided
• ¼ cup Italian bread crumbs
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

• Remove stems and hollow out mushrooms. Keep the scrapings. Note: The mushrooms are fragile so be careful when hollowing them out.
• In a large skillet coat with cooking spray and heat skillet to medium. Add sausage, onion, pepper and mushroom scrapings until sausage is no longer pink (5-7 minutes). Drain excess liquid.
• Add half the parmesan cheese, Garlic and bread crumbs into the sausage mixture. Cook until it is heated through (3-5 minutes).
• Preheat oven to 350°. Stuff each mushroom with the sausage mixture and place on a cookie sheet. Cook for 8-10 minutes and then add the remaining parmesan cheese over the top of the mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms are cooked through and the cheese has melted (2-4 minutes)

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Recipe Notes

• If you like your food a little spicier use hot Italian sausage
• Feel free to use other types of mushrooms. We find the cremini’s to be to our liking

Recipe Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 1227mg | Potassium: 1119mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional information not guaranteed to be accurate

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword appetizers, easy appetizer, easy snack, stuffed mushrooms, vegetables

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• Once you’ve prepped the mushrooms, line them up on a baking sheet and set it aside.
• To make the filling, coat a skillet with cooking spray and heat it over medium heat. Add the sausage, onion, and black pepper and cook them together until the sausage is no longer pink. Drain off the excess liquid in the pan.
• Add some of the Parmesan cheese (reserving the rest for the top of the mushrooms), breadcrumbs, and garlic and cook them with the sausage for a few minutes.
• Stuff each mushroom with the filling and bake them for 8 to 10 minutes at 350°F. Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the cheese over the top. Continue baking them for a few more minutes, or until the mushrooms are cooked and the cheese is melted.
• Garnish them with the chopped parsley and serve them warm.

We love to make this Stuffed Mushroom recipe when we host friends and family for holidays and parties. They always disappear fast! If you’ve been looking for a new appetizer to try, I think you will love it.