Description
Savory Italian Stuffed Mushrooms deliver a mouthwatering Mediterranean flavor explosion that brings together classic ingredients. Garlic, herbs, and rich sausage create an irresistible appetizer you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1/2 pound (227 grams) Italian sausage, crumbled
- 12 large mushrooms, stems removed
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup (57 grams) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) sundried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté sausage in a skillet over medium heat until perfectly browned and crumbly, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 60 seconds, releasing aromatic flavors.
- Transfer the skillet off the heat and incorporate sundried tomatoes, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, mozzarella, and fresh parsley into the sausage mixture.
- Season the stuffing blend with salt and cracked black pepper, mixing thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Carefully fill each mushroom cap with the prepared sausage mixture, ensuring a generous and even distribution.
- Delicately drizzle olive oil over the stuffed mushrooms to enhance moisture and promote golden browning.
- Place the mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet and slide into the preheated oven.
- Bake for 20 minutes, monitoring until mushrooms become tender and the filling develops a rich, golden crust.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle and prevent burning.
Notes
- Choose cremini or baby bella mushrooms for a meatier texture and richer flavor profile.
- Remove stems carefully to create a perfect hollow for stuffing without breaking the mushroom cap.
- Pat mushrooms dry before stuffing to prevent excess moisture and ensure crispy, golden edges during baking.
- Swap pork sausage with plant-based sausage or ground turkey for a lighter, healthier alternative that maintains the recipe’s savory essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg