Description
Indulge your guests with Ina Garten’s Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms, a mouthwatering appetizer that harmoniously blends Italian sausage, creamy cheese, and savory breadcrumbs. Baked to perfection, these golden-brown mushroom caps offer a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering, a festive holiday feast, or an elegant dinner party, these stuffed mushrooms are sure to impress and satisfy even the most discerning palates. Plus, they can be prepped in advance—just bake them right before serving for a stress-free entertaining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 large mushrooms
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 3 tbsp cream cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Remove stems from mushrooms and finely chop them. Set caps aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage. Add olive oil, chopped mushroom stems, onion, and garlic; sauté until soft.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked mixture with breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, cream cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each mushroom cap generously with the filling and sprinkle with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool briefly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed mushrooms (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg