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Sausage Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Sausage Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
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Sausage Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms are a flavorful and crowd-pleasing appetizer combining savory sausage, creamy cheese, and tender mushroom caps. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or casual meals, this easy-to-make dish offers a delicious balance of textures and tastes that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Produce

  • 12 medium to large fresh white or cremini mushroom caps
  • Chopped mushroom stems (from the above mushrooms)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Meat

  • 8 ounces ground sausage (Italian, mild, spicy, or turkey sausage)

Dairy

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Pantry

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Mushrooms: Clean your mushrooms with a damp cloth and carefully remove the stems. Set aside the caps for stuffing, and finely chop the stems to mix in the filling later.
  2. Cook the Sausage and Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground sausage and cook until browned and cooked through. Toss in minced garlic and chopped mushroom stems, sautéing until fragrant and tender. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Mix the Filling: In a bowl, combine the cooked sausage mixture with softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan, fresh parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir well until the filling is uniform and creamy but still chunky with sausage and mushroom bits.
  4. Stuff the Mushroom Caps: Using a spoon, fill each mushroom cap generously with the cream cheese and sausage mixture. Pack the filling firmly so it holds together during baking.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the mushrooms are tender.

Notes

  • Remove excess moisture from mushrooms by gently patting them dry before stuffing to avoid sogginess.
  • Do not overfill the mushroom caps; leave a little room to prevent filling spillover during baking.
  • Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing and a smooth filling.
  • Ensure sausage is thoroughly cooked before mixing for safety and flavor.
  • Choose mushrooms of similar size to ensure even cooking.

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