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Italian Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2
Line a square baking dish with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
3
Remove the stems from the mushrooms and discard, or save for another use.
4
Arrange the mushrooms in the baking dish with the cavities facing up. Set aside.
5
Place the cream cheese, Parmesan, panko, parsley, thyme, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
6
Finely dice the shallot.
7
In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, cook the shallot and sausage, breaking the sausage up with a spatula as it cooks, until sausage is browned and shallot is softened, 5-6 minutes.
8
Add the cooked sausage and shallots to the panko and cheese mixture. Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
9
Using a rubber spatula or clean hands, mix all the ingredients together until thoroughly combined.
10
With a small spoon and clean hands, stuff a generous tablespoon of filling into each mushroom. Use enough so that the mushrooms are tightly packed and domed with stuffing.
11
Bake the mushrooms on middle rack of oven until stuffing is bubbling and golden brown, 20-23 minutes.
12
Check to see that mushrooms are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
13
Allow the mushrooms to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Remove Mushroom Gills for Perfect Texture 🍄Use a small spoon to gently scrape out the dark gills from the mushroom caps before stuffing—this creates more room for filling and prevents excess moisture from making the breadcrumbs soggy.
- Brown the Sausage Thoroughly First 🍖Cook the Italian sausage until deeply browned and broken into fine crumbles before mixing with other ingredients—this develops deep flavor and allows excess fat to render out for a less greasy filling.
- Chill the Filling Before Stuffing ❄️Refrigerate the sausage mixture for 15-20 minutes after combining—this firms it up so it stays compact in the mushroom caps during baking instead of spreading or shrinking.
- Toast the Panko for Extra Crunch 🎯Lightly toast the panko breadcrumbs in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before mixing with the filling to add golden color, enhanced nutty flavor, and superior crispness when baked.
- Pat Mushrooms Dry for Crispiness 💧After cleaning, thoroughly pat the mushroom caps dry with paper towels—any moisture will steam during cooking, preventing the edges from developing a golden, slightly crispy exterior.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
Low Carb
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