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Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

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Ingredients

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Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

24 baby bella mushrooms larger sized

2 tablespoons olive oildivided

1 lb Italian sausage casings removed

1 shallotchopped fine

3 cloves garlicminced

4 ounces cream cheesesoftened

1 tbsp lemon zest

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

½ cup parmesan cheesegrated

2 tablespoons Italian flat leaf parsleyfreshly chopped

2 tablespoons butter

½ cup breadcrumbs regular or gluten-free

Instructions

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Instructions

Gently clean the mushroom caps with a slightly damp paper towel, then cut off the tough end of the stems. Gently remove the stems, then chop them finely and set aside.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and place the mushrooms cap side down in a baking dish.

Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and break up into small pieces. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Drain any excess grease and place the sausage in a bowl. If there are any large pieces, break them up with your fingers when they're cool enough to handle.

In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese with the lemon zest and juice, then stir in the parmesan cheese. Add the sausage mixture and the parsley to the cream cheese mixture and stir well to combine.

Melt the 2 tablespoons butter in a small bowl. Add the breadcrumbs along with a pinch of salt and pepper and stir to combine.

Using a teaspoon, pack a teaspoon of the filling into each mushroom, then mound another teaspoon or so on top, patting it down so that it's compact. All of the filling should be gone…it's ok to pile on a bit more.

Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the top, patting them gently into the filling. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the mushrooms release some of their moisture and the tops have browned. If the breadcrumbs have not browned enough, turn on the broiler and broil them for 1 minute or until golden. Remove from heat.

Place the mushrooms on a serving platter and sprinkle with additional chopped parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Remove Mushroom Gills for Perfect Texture 🍄
Use a small spoon or melon baller to gently scrape out the dark gills from the mushroom caps, creating more surface area for the filling and preventing excess moisture that can make them soggy.
Brown the Sausage Properly for Depth 🎯
Cook the Italian sausage in a separate pan until deeply browned and crumbly before mixing with cream cheese—this develops complex flavor and ensures proper texture in your filling.
Use a Piping Bag for Clean Presentation 👨‍🍳
Transfer your sausage-cream cheese mixture to a piping bag for uniform, professional-looking stuffed mushrooms that fill evenly without overflowing.
Toast Breadcrumbs in Butter for Golden Crunch 🥖
Toss your breadcrumbs with melted butter and grated parmesan, then toast briefly in a pan before topping the mushrooms—this guarantees crispy, golden results instead of pale, soggy crumbs.
Assemble and Refrigerate Ahead Strategically ❄️
Add the breadcrumb topping only 30 minutes before baking (not earlier) to keep it crispy, while the filled mushroom caps can be refrigerated overnight for convenience.