Description
These Cream Cheese and Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms are your go-to appetizer for any party, gathering or holiday feast! Make extra, because they will be gone in a flash!
Ingredients
Scale
- 18–20 cremini (baby bella) or button mushrooms
- 1 pound pork sausage
- 2-ounces fresh baby spinach, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 block softened cream cheese
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Begin by gently cleaning the mushrooms with a damp paper towel. Remove the stems and scrape just a bit out of the inside with a spoon. Chop the stems and pieces and set them aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sausage and start browning it, breaking it up as it cooks. Once almost browned, add in the shallots, minced garlic, chopped mushroom pieces, chopped spinach and bread crumbs, and white wine. Season with salt and pepper. Allow the mixture to soften for a few minutes.
- In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley. Pour in the sausage mushroom mixture and mix well.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Fill the center of each mushroom with the prepared filling and top with more filling to create a mound.
- Place the filled mushrooms on a lightly oiled baking sheet or cast-iron pan. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the mushrooms have softened, and the filling is golden brown. For an extra crispiness, broil for an additional minute or two.
- Serve immediately and ENJOY!
Notes
- Clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel. Avoid washing the mushrooms as they can soak up too much water and become soggy when baking.
- Experiment with different types of sausage, or leave out for vegetarian stuffed mushrooms.
- Add your favorite seasonings or fresh herbs.
- Generously fill the mushrooms, trying not to overfill and causing the mushrooms to fall when baking.
- Chicken or vegetable stock can be used instead of wine.
- Easily replace the breadcrumbs with a gluten-free option.
- Use vegan, dairy-free cheese or nutritional yeast in replacement of the cheeses.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: American