Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms Barefoot Contessa

Elevate your appetizer game with Barefoot Contessa's Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms, a crowd-pleasing classic that combines hearty Italian sausage, creamy cheese, and aromatic herbs for an irresistible bite-sized treat. Large cremini mushroom caps serve as the perfect vessel for a savory filling of browned sausage, softened mushroom stems, and a medley of cream cheese, fresh parsley, scallions, and Parmesan. Topped with crispy panko breadcrumbs for a golden finish, these stuffed mushrooms bake to perfection in just 25 minutes. Perfect for entertaining, these easy-to-make appetizers pair the earthiness of mushrooms with bold, comforting flavors to leave your guests craving more. Whether served warm at your next dinner party or as a holiday appetizer, these sausage-stuffed mushrooms are sure to steal the show!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 16 large caps Cremini mushrooms
• 0.5 pound Italian sausage (sweet or spicy, casings removed)
• 4 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 2 stalks Scallions (finely chopped, green parts only)
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
• 0.25 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Clean the cremini mushrooms by wiping them with a damp paper towel. Carefully remove the stems and reserve them. Arrange the mushroom caps, cavity side up, on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Finely chop the reserved mushroom stems and set aside.

Step 4

In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until fully browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.

Step 5

Using the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the chopped mushroom stems for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, combine the cooked sausage, sautéed mushroom stems, cream cheese, parsley, scallions, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.

Step 7

Spoon the sausage mixture evenly into the mushroom caps, slightly mounding the mixture on top.

Step 8

Sprinkle the panko breadcrumbs over the stuffed mushrooms to create a crispy topping.

Step 9

Bake the mushrooms in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is hot and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.

Step 10

Remove the stuffed mushrooms from the oven, allow them to cool slightly, and serve warm as a delicious appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(775.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1710.7

Total Fat 143.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 331.7mg	0%
Sodium 4406.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 36.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g	0%
Total Sugars 14.5g
Protein 74.5g	0%

Vitamin D 20.2IU	0%
Calcium 907.4mg	0%
Iron 6.4mg	0%
Potassium 2138.3mg	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: 74.5%

Protein: 17.2%

Carbs: 8.3%