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Tasty Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

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These Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms are a crowd-pleasing appetizer made with savory sausage, cream cheese, herbs, and parmesan, all baked to golden perfection inside tender mushroom caps.

Ingredients

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  • 20 large white or cremini mushrooms, stems removed and cleaned
  • 1/2 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot), casing removed
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook Italian sausage until browned and crumbled. Drain excess fat and remove from heat.
  3. In a bowl, mix cooked sausage with cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
  4. Spoon the sausage mixture into each mushroom cap, filling generously.
  5. Arrange the stuffed mushrooms in the prepared baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender and tops are golden brown.
  7. Remove from oven, garnish with extra parsley if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use spicy Italian sausage for a kick of heat.
  • Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated until ready to bake.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.

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