Savory Stuffed Mushrooms
Delightful appetizer featuring button mushrooms stuffed with a flavorful mixture of breakfast sausage, cream cheese, and herbs, topped with crunchy Panko breadcrumbs.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
Mushrooms
- 24 whole button mushrooms
Filling
- 1 pound breakfast sausage crumbled
- 3 pieces green onions chopped fine
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- ¾ cup Panko bread crumbs
- to taste fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Step 2: Rinse the button mushrooms gently under cool water and pat them dry. Remove the stems and finely chop them.
- Step 3: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the crumbled breakfast sausage until fully cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess grease, then add chopped mushroom stems, minced garlic, and green onions. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Step 4: In a large bowl, combine the sausage mixture with softened cream cheese and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined.
- Step 5: Fill each mushroom cap generously with the sausage mixture.
- Step 6: Sprinkle Panko breadcrumbs over each stuffed mushroom and drizzle with olive oil if desired.
- Step 7: Place the stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Step 8: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing Bowl
Notes
For optimal flavor, choose high-quality sausage. You can prepare the stuffing a day ahead and fill the mushrooms just before baking.