16/09/2024
🍄 Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms 🍄
Ingredients:
18 mushrooms, stems removed
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup onion, finely diced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
8 ounces mild Italian sausage, casings removed
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/4 cup parsley, chopped, divided
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
Cooking spray
Instructions:
Prepare the Mushrooms: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a sheet pan with cooking spray and arrange the mushroom caps, open side up, on the pan.
Cook the Aromatics: In a medium-sized pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add finely diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Cook the Sausage: In the same pan, add the Italian sausage (with casings removed) and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula or spoon until it is fully cooked and browned.
Mix the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, onion and garlic mixture, softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and 3 tablespoons of chopped parsley. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly blended.
Stuff the Mushrooms: Generously spoon the sausage and cheese mixture into each mushroom cap, filling them completely.
Prepare the Breadcrumb Topping: Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a small bowl. Stir in the panko breadcrumbs until they are fully coated in butter.
Top and Bake: Sprinkle the buttery breadcrumbs over the stuffed mushrooms. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the mushrooms are tender.
Serve: Garnish the stuffed mushrooms with the remaining chopped parsley for a fresh pop of color. Serve them warm and enjoy!
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes | Servings: 18