Description
Creamy sausage cream cheese stuffed mushrooms offer a savory appetizer perfect for gatherings. Mushroom caps filled with spicy sausage and rich cream cheese create an irresistible bite you’ll crave at every party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 36 whole cremini mushrooms
- 1 lb (454 g) Italian sausage (casing removed)
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese block
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (75 g) thinly sliced leeks, white part only (cleaned thoroughly)
- 1 cup (120 g) panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsps minced garlic
- 1 tsp finely chopped thyme
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Mushroom Preparation: Remove stems and chop finely. Gently clean mushrooms with a damp cloth, positioning hollow-side down on a foil-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and salt, then roast for 3-5 minutes until lightly caramelized.
- Leek and Sausage Sauté: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and salt, cooking until translucent. Introduce sausage, crumbling and browning thoroughly. Incorporate chopped mushroom stems, garlic, red pepper flakes, and thyme, sautéing until fragrant.
- Breadcrumb and Cheese Integration: Toast panko until golden, then blend in cream cheese, ensuring complete mixture cohesion. Fold in Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Stuffing and Baking: Flip mushrooms hollow-side up, generously filling each with the sausage mixture and creating a slight mound. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 30 minutes until tops turn golden brown.
- Serving: Remove from oven and serve immediately while piping hot, maximizing flavor and texture.
Notes
- Prep Mushrooms Carefully: Gently remove stems and clean with a damp cloth to preserve mushroom integrity and prevent waterlogging.
- Caramelize Strategically: Roast mushrooms briefly before stuffing to remove excess moisture and enhance natural flavor profile.
- Balance Seasoning Thoughtfully: Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and herbs to create a harmonious blend between sausage, cream cheese, and mushroom components.
- Brown Perfectly: Watch closely during final baking to achieve a golden-brown top without burning, ensuring a crispy exterior and creamy interior.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg