Ingredients
– 32 ounces whole baby bella mushrooms (preferably large for easier stuffing)
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 pound Italian turkey or chicken sausage, sweet or hot
– ½ tablespoon sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– ¼ teaspoon pepper
– 4 green onions, finely chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– ¼ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
– 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
– 1 large egg yolk
– ⅔ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
– Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1-First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and place a rack in the center. Clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel and remove the stems, finely chopping the stems for later use. Set the caps aside to prepare for stuffing, ensuring they’re dry to avoid any sogginess.
2-Next, heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and brown the sausage, breaking it into small pieces for about 8 minutes. This step builds the base flavor, so take your time to get it just right. Add the chopped mushroom stems, vinegar, salt, and pepper, then cook for about 4 minutes until softened, blending those earthy notes perfectly.
3-Stir in the green onions, garlic, and Italian breadcrumbs, then remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly. In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese, egg yolk, and Parmesan cheese until smooth, then fold in the sausage mixture for a creamy filling. Spoon this generously into each mushroom cap, mounding it on top for that extra appeal.
4-Arrange the stuffed mushrooms in a baking dish in a single layer and bake for about 20 minutes until they’re browned and the filling is cooked through. Some liquid might seep out, but that’s okay just leave it in the pan. Finally, transfer to a serving plate, let them cool for at least 5 minutes, and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving warm or at room temperature.
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🍽 Use cremini (baby bella) mushrooms for firmer texture; portobellos need slightly longer baking.
🌶 Choose sweet or spicy Italian sausage or mix both for flavor preference.
🧀 Swap cream cheese with gruyere or other melty cheeses for varied creamy filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 37 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten-Friendly (can be GF with gluten-free breadcrumbs), Dairy (can be dairy-free with alternatives)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 mushrooms (approx.)
- Calories: 42
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: 2 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: 2 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 13 milligrams
