Gretchen's Stuffed Mushrooms

Elevate your appetizer game with Gretchen’s Stuffed Mushrooms—a crowd-pleasing, flavor-packed recipe perfect for parties, family gatherings, or an elegant dinner appetizer. Each tender button mushroom cap is generously filled with a creamy, savory mixture of softened cream cheese, crumbled Italian sausage, grated Parmesan, and aromatic garlic, brought together with fresh parsley and a touch of seasoned breadcrumbs for texture. Brushed with melted butter and baked to golden perfection, these stuffed mushrooms deliver a delightful combination of crisp and creamy in every bite. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes and baked in under 20, this dish is a hassle-free yet impressive centerpiece for your appetizer spread. Garnish with a sprinkle of parsley for a fresh finish and serve them warm to wow your guests! Perfect for mushroom lovers, this recipe is a no-fail addition to any menu.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 16 large button mushrooms
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 4 oz Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons parsley, fresh and chopped
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Clean the button mushrooms gently with a damp paper towel and remove the stems. Set the caps aside and finely chop the stems.

Step 3

In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped mushroom stems and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant. Remove from heat.

Step 4

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sautéed mushroom stems, cream cheese, cooked and crumbled Italian sausage, grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley, breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 5

Fill each mushroom cap with a generous amount of the stuffing mixture, pressing it in slightly to secure.

Step 6

Place the stuffed mushroom caps on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased to prevent sticking.

Step 7

Brush the tops of the stuffed mushrooms with melted butter to help them brown and become crispy.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the tops are golden brown.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm as a delicious appetizer!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(871.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1955.4

Total Fat 142.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 353.7mg	0%
Sodium 5595.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 106.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.3g	0%
Total Sugars 19.8g
Protein 84.9g	0%

Vitamin D 14IU	0%
Calcium 1116.9mg	0%
Iron 9.6mg	0%
Potassium 1756.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.6%

Protein: 16.6%

Carbs: 20.8%