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The Ultimate No-Soggy Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

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Make the best party appetizer with these Italian sausage stuffed mushrooms. This recipe uses cream cheese and Parmesan to create a rich, savory filling that holds its shape and avoids sogginess, making them perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 24 large white or cremini mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional, for texture)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. Gently wipe the mushroom caps clean with a damp cloth. Carefully remove the stems and finely chop the stems; set the caps aside.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped mushroom stems and cook until they release their moisture and brown slightly, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the Italian sausage to the skillet. Break the sausage apart with a spoon and cook until it is fully browned. Drain off any excess grease from the skillet.
  5. Transfer the cooked sausage and stems to a medium bowl. Let it cool for 5 minutes.
  6. Add the softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and parsley to the sausage mixture. Mix well until everything is fully combined and creamy. If you want a slightly firmer filling, mix in the panko breadcrumbs now. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Stuff each mushroom cap generously with the sausage mixture, mounding it slightly on top.
  8. Place the stuffed mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle a little extra Parmesan cheese over the top of each one.
  9. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is golden brown. For a low-carb option, skip the breadcrumbs and bake until the tops are nicely browned.
  10. Let the mushrooms cool for a few minutes before serving as a crowd-pleasing hors d’oeuvre.

Notes

  • To make these ahead of time, prepare the filling and stuff the mushroom caps up to 24 hours in advance. Cover the baking sheet tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Add 5 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
  • For a low-carb stuffed mushrooms variation, omit the panko breadcrumbs entirely.
  • If your mushrooms seem watery after cleaning, gently pat them dry with a paper towel before stuffing to help prevent a soggy final product.

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