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    Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

    Appetizers August 31, 2023 | By Kristen Chidsey | 12 Comments | *This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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    These Creamy, Cheesy Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms make a perfect party appetizer! Can easily be made gluten free and keto friendly as well!

    Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms deliver intense flavor in an elegant bite-sized package. Made with mushrooms, a creamy, cheesy filling, and savory sausage, this simple, make-ahead appetizer is always a hit at parties

    Close up of stuffed mushroom on wooden platter.


    When it comes to entertaining or bringing a dish to a party, I want to ensure it is a crowd-pleaser! And while I can always count on Taco Dip to be devoured when tailgating and Baked Beans to be the most requested recipe at BBQs, when I am looking for something classy, these Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms are the recipe I turn to!

    What's to Love About Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

    • Can Be Assembled in Advance. When hosting a gathering, the more you can prep in advance translates to more time to actually enjoy your event. These stuffed mushrooms can be prepared and assembled up to 12 hours before baking.
    • Impressive Flavors. The filling for these stuffed mushrooms is made with spicy Italian sausage that is mellowed out with both cream cheese and shredded cheese. It is a cheesy, slightly spicy, creamy, flavorful filling and downright heavenly. But the buttery, crispy breadcrumb topping makes this appetizer memorable.
    • Easy Recipe. While the flavors are impressive, stuffed mushrooms come together rather easily. This recipe is easy enough for even beginner cooks!

    Notes on Ingredients for Stuffed Mushrooms

    • Button Mushrooms: Because of their size and natural cavity, button mushrooms are the perfect vessel for stuffing and serving as a bite-sized appetizer.
    • Sausage: Use store-bought or homemade ground Italian Sausage to give the stuffing so much zip and flavor. Turkey or chicken Italian sausage is a great option to keep this recipe a bit lower in fat and calories.
    • Cream Cheese: Cream cheese gives this filling so much creamy goodness. You can use full-fat cream cheese or reduced-fat cream cheese. Do not use fat-free cream cheese, as it can cause your filling to be watery and separate.  
    • Cheese: To add an additional cheesy richness to the filling for the stuffed mushrooms, I recommend using a combination of both mozzarella and parmesan. Feel free to replace the mozzarella with fontina or gruyere cheese.
    • Shallots: Instead of using garlic and onions, shallots work best to lend a mild onion and garlic flavor to the filling, without overpowering the other ingredients. 
    • Panko Breadcrumbs: I highly recommend using panko breadcrumbs, to keep the topping light and crisp. 

    Tips for Making the Best Stuffed Mushrooms

    The following tips and photos are provided to help you achieve perfect results. You will find the detailed instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Tip #1: Don't wash your mushrooms. Instead of running the mushrooms under water, which will cause them to soak up water and become soggy, use a damp kitchen towel or damp paper towel to gently rub the dirt off the mushrooms.

    Tip #2: Don't waste your mushrooms. The stems of the mushrooms need to be removed to create the cavity for the sausage filling. However, instead of throwing the stems away, chop them up and use them in the filling. They will add bulk and an earthy flavor to the filling.

    Cutting board with cleaned mushrooms, next to photo of chopped mushroom stems.

    Tip #3: Brush the mushroom caps evenly with melted butter. This will help flavor each layer of the mushrooms and form a barrier to keep the cream cheese sausage filling and the mushrooms from making one or the other soggy.

    Pastry brush brushing butter over button mushrooms.

    Tip #4: Saute the sausage and mushrooms separately. Don't be tempted to saute the shallots and mushroom stems at the same time you saute the sausage. It won't take long to saute them separately, and this will ensure that the porous mushrooms don't absorb the grease rendered from the sausage, which can make your filling overly greasy.

    Two photos side by side one with Saute pan with browned sausage and one with mushrooms and shallots.

    Tip #5: Be sure your cream cheese is at room temperature. That way it will evenly combine with the sausage, mushrooms, and cheese to create a creamy filling.

    Ingredients for stuffed mushroom filling in glass bowl.

    Tip #6: Add a breadcrumb topping. This topping gives these stuffed mushrooms a crispy texture that is a perfect contrast to the softer texture of both the filling and the mushroom.

    Tray of stuffed mushrooms.

    Serving Suggestions

    Stuffed Mushrooms can safely be left at room temperature for up to 2 hours, making them a great appetizer to serve at a gathering. They pair well with other elegant party appetizers like Bacon Wrapped Dates, Antipasto Skewers, and Deviled Eggs.

    Stuffed Mushrooms with sausage and breadcrumb topping on wooden serving platter.

    Make-Ahead Instructions

    This recipe for Stuffed Mushrooms can be assembled up to 12 hours in advance, making this a great recipe to entertain with effortlessly!

    • Prepare the stuffed mushrooms as directed up to baking.
    • Place the mushrooms in a single layer in an airtight container and refrigerator and refrigerate for up to 12 hours. I don't recommend any longer than that, as the mushrooms can begin to get soggy.
    • When ready to bake, remove the mushrooms from the refrigerator while the oven is preheating and transfer them to a baking sheet.
    • Bake for 25 minutes, instead of 20 minutes.

    More Party-Worthy Appetizers

    • Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip
    • Bacon Wrapped Dates
    • Wonton Tacos
    • Deviled Eggs
    • Crab Cakes
    • Air Fryer Chicken Wings
    • Baked Brie

    If you tried these Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms, I would love for you to leave a comment and review below!

    Stuffed Mushrooms with sausage and breadcrumb topping on wooden serving platter.

    Stuffed Mushrooms

    Stuffed with a creamy, cheesy, sausage mixture, these Stuffed Mushrooms make the perfect appetizer.
    4.93 from 13 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 18 mushrooms
    Calories: 113kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    • 18-20 medium button mushrooms
    • 8 ounces ground Italian sausage casings removed if needed
    • 2 small shallots minced
    • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
    • ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese grated
    • ⅓ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
    • ¼ cup parsley minced divided
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
    • ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a sheet pan with foil.
    • Using a damp towel, brush the dirt off the mushrooms. Remove the stems from the mushrooms and place the mushroom caps, cavity-side up on the pan. Finely dice the mushroom stems to use in the filling.
    • Add sausage to a medium skillet and saute until fully browned, over medium heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Once browned, drain off excess grease transfer the sausage to a mixing bowl, and return the skillet to the heat.
    • Over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Once the butter has melted, add mushroom stems, shallots, and fresh thyme and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the shallots have softened. Remove from the heat and add this mixture to the mixing bowl with the cooked sausage.
    • Add cream cheese, parmesan, mozzarella, 2 tablespoons parsley, onion powder, and black pepper to the sausage mixture and stir to combine everything evenly together.
    • Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter in a skillet or in the microwave. Brush the cavity of the mushroom caps with the butter, using about 1 tablespoon. Combine the remaining melted butter with the panko breadcrumb in a small mixing bowl, stirring until the breadcrumbs are moistened.
    • Using a small spoon or cookie scoop, divide the sausage mixture evenly between mushroom caps. Sprinkle the buttered breadcrumbs over the filling and use your fingers to help adhere the breadcrumbs to the mixture.
    • Bake for 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and mushrooms are cooked through. Sprinkle with parsley if desired and serve immediately.

    Notes

    To Prepare Stuffed Mushrooms in Advance: Prepare the recipe up to baking. Place on a baking sheet and cover with foil. Refrigerate for up to 12 hours (any longer than that, the mushrooms can begin to get soggy.) Remove from the refrigerator while the oven is preheating. Bake for 25 minutes, instead of 20 minutes. 
    Sausage: Use turkey, chicken, or pork Italian sausage, and hot or mid can be used based on preference. 
    Keto/LowCarb/Gluten-Free Stuffed Mushrooms: Omit the panko breadcrumb topping. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 192IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Jo

      January 24, 2023 at 5:49 am

      5 stars
      We had these last weekend, and my family can't get enough of these flavorful stuffed mushrooms. They were enjoyable and tasty, even my picky kids love them.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        January 24, 2023 at 6:31 am

        That is always a compliment when the picky kids enjoy! Thanks for sharing.

        Reply
    2. Caroline Y

      January 20, 2023 at 6:49 am

      5 stars
      These are really THAT good! I could just eat the stuffing and be happy 🙂 We are making these again for the Superbowl!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        January 20, 2023 at 8:11 am

        I agree! The stuffing is irresistible! Perfect for the SuperBowl!

        Reply
    3. Kristyn

      January 16, 2023 at 8:50 pm

      5 stars
      That stuffing is delicious!! These are the perfect appetizer that everyone loves. Just make a ton, because they go fast!

      Reply
    4. Stacy

      April 03, 2021 at 3:54 pm

      5 stars
      Super Yummy! I would like to freeze up a bunch to bake later... . 2 Questions: 1) Would I freeze them with the breadcrumbs on them or do that step right before baking? and 2) What would be my bake temp and time with frozen mushrooms?
      thank you
      Stacy

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        April 04, 2021 at 7:37 am

        Hi Stacy! So glad you enjoy these stuffed mushrooms. To freeze, I would bake as directed and allow to cool. Place them on a sheet pan and freeze until solid (about 1-2 hours). Transfer to an airtight freezer bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. To bake, arrange frozen mushrooms on a sheet pan and bake at 325 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

        Reply
    5. Ashley F.

      December 21, 2020 at 10:28 pm

      5 stars
      The filling is amazing in these mushrooms! So good!

      Reply
    6. Taryn

      December 21, 2020 at 9:32 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! My whole family loved them.

      Reply
    7. Beth

      November 23, 2019 at 12:17 am

      5 stars
      These were fabulous! Perfect little bite sized appetizer!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        November 23, 2019 at 7:29 am

        I am so glad you enjoyed Beth!

        Reply
    8. Katie

      November 22, 2019 at 10:20 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for the family and it was hit!

      Reply

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