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Easy Sausage and Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

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Follow this simple, foolproof stuffed mushrooms recipe featuring savory Italian sausage and creamy cheese. This crowd-pleasing appetizer is perfect for parties, holidays, or a quick weeknight snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound white button mushrooms, stems removed
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. Wipe the mushroom caps clean with a damp cloth. If the caps are very large, you can gently scoop out a little extra flesh to make more room for filling.
  3. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is fully browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cooked sausage, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Spoon the filling mixture evenly into each mushroom cap, mounding it slightly.
  6. Place the filled mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the tops evenly with breadcrumbs.
  7. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the topping is golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving these crowd pleasing bites.

Notes

  • For make ahead appetizers, you can stuff the mushrooms up to 24 hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate them, then add about 5 minutes to the baking time.
  • If you prefer a different flavor, substitute the Italian sausage with crab meat for crab stuffed mushrooms or Boursin cheese for a gourmet appetizer at home feel.
  • Wipe the mushrooms clean instead of washing them; excess water makes the filling watery.

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