Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

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This Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms recipe is savory and cheesy, filled with a delicious sausage, panko and herb mixture with two kinds of cheese. Baked to golden bubbly perfection. Fancy enough for a dinner party, but will fly off your casual party table as well. Want another stuffed mushroom option? Try my delicious Enchilada Stuffed Mushrooms.

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What are Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms?

Stuffed mushrooms are a delicious and savory appetizer or side dish made by removing the stems from mushroom caps and filling with a mixture of ingredients, such as ground meat (like sausage), panko crumbs, cheese, herbs, and spices. The filled caps are then baked or grilled until the filling is hot and the mushrooms are tender.

Best Mushrooms for Stuffing

For this recipe I used Baby Portabellas, also called cremini mushrooms. They are smaller mushrooms and hold about two to three teaspoons of filling – perfect for a party appetizer! You can also use just regular ol’ white button mushrooms, but the Baby Bella mushrooms have more flavor in my opinion. You should have no problem finding both in your grocery store.

If you wanted to use larger mushrooms, I would use regular size portobello mushrooms. They are large, meaty, and delicious. Enough to become an entrée or side dish all their own!

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How to Make Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

For full recipe details, including ingredients needed and measurements see the printable recipe card down below. Here is step by step what you can expect when making this stuffed mushroom recipe:

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Preheat Oven + Prep Baking Dish

Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a baking dish or rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. 

Clean Mushroom Caps

Clean mushrooms with a damp cloth or paper towel. Using a paring knife, trim just the very ends of the mushroom stems where they are tough and woody. Pop out the remaining mushroom stem and finely dice. Set aside.

Not all recipes will call for you to include the stems in the stuffing mixture, but I feel they add great texture and flavor and it’s a shame to just throw them away!

Make Sausage Mixture

In a large skillet, brown diced onion and ground pork sausage over medium-high heat. Break apart sausage as it cooks into very fine crumbles towards the end of the cooking process. Brown very well for ultimate flavor!

Add in diced mushroom stems and garlic to sausage mixture and sauté for a few minutes until mushrooms stems are softened and garlic is fragrant.

Remove from heat. Add herbs and seasonings, cream cheese, parmesan cheese and panko bread crumbs and stir to combine. 

Pro Tip: Since sausage is typically very salty already, this recipe does not call for any additional salt but feel free to salt to taste.

Fill Mushroom Caps

Place mushroom caps on your prepared baking dish or rimmed baking sheet. Fill each mushroom cap with a heaping amount of sausage filling firmly pressing with a spoon to compact and smooth filling into mushroom. 

Pro Tip: This batch made 24 medium to small mushrooms, but this all depends on the size of your mushrooms. If you find you have extra filling, you can just bake that alongside your mushrooms – it’s delicious even on its own!

Bake Until Golden Brown

Place into a baking dish or rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 350° F for 20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, place on a serving platter and enjoy hot!

What to Serve with Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed mushrooms can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course, depending on the size and ingredients used. Some popular accompaniments for stuffed mushrooms include:

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Storing Stuffed Mushrooms

To store in the fridge – allow them to cool to room temperature and then place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Proper storage can keep them fresh for up to 3 days.

To reheat – it’s best to bake or microwave the mushrooms until they are heated through to ensure that the filling does not become dry or overcooked.

To freeze – place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until firm. Then transfer them to an airtight freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, bake or microwave from frozen.

FAQ for Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Should I wash mushrooms before using?

No. The best way to clean them is by wiping them gently, with a damp paper towel. Washing them with water can cause them to become soggy…think of mushrooms like little sponges.

Can I freeze stuffed mushrooms before baking?

Yes, you freeze unbaked stuffed mushrooms. Follow recipe directions up until baking. Place unbaked stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet and into the freezer until frozen solid. Once frozen, put them in a freezer-safe resealable bag or container until ready to bake. You can bake these from frozen, just add a couple more minutes of baking time, as needed.

What is the best way to reheat stuffed mushrooms?

The best way would be to reheat them in the oven. Place in a baking dish and into a 350° F oven until warmed through. If you’re in a hurry, reheating in the microwave would also work.

What other kinds of sausage can I use in stuffed mushrooms?

Feel free to use whatever ground sausage you like in your stuffed mushrooms. If you want to kick up the heat a little, add some spicy sausage. If you like a milder heat, use mild Italian sausage.

Love Stuffed Mushrooms? Give These Recipes a Try!

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Make these for your next get together or game day with friends! The printable recipe card is below. Have a great weekend, friends! 🙂

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Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

These Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms are filled with a delicious sausage, two kinds of cheese, panko and herb mixture and baked to golden bubbly perfection. Fancy enough for a dinner party, but will fly off your casual party table as well.
servings 6
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 16 oz mushrooms baby bella preferred
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 16 oz ground pork sausage or breakfast sausage roll
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 tsp ground thyme
  • 1 tsp rubbed sage
  • 1/4 tsp pepper freshly ground
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • parsley fresh, chopped – for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F and spray a baking dish or rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  • Clean mushrooms with a damp cloth.
  • Using a paring knife, trim just the very ends of the mushroom stems where they are tough and woody.
    woman removing stem from mushroom
  • Pop out the remaining mushroom stem and finely dice. Set aside.
    woman chopping mushroom stems
  • In a large skillet, brown diced onion and sausage. Chop meat into very fine crumbles towards the end of the cooking process. Brown very well for ultimate flavor!
    woman stirring sausage and onion in pan
  • Add in diced mushroom stems and garlic to sausage mixture and sauté for a few minutes until mushrooms stems are softened and garlic is fragrant.
    cooked sausage and onion in pan with wooden spoon with chopped mushroom stems added
  • Remove from heat. Add herbs and seasonings, cream cheese, parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs and stir to combine. 
    cooked sausage-stuffed-mushrooms ingredients in pan with wooden spoon
  • Fill each mushroom cap with a heaping amount of sausage filling firmly pressing with a spoon to compact and smooth filling into mushroom.
    woman placing filling into mushroom with spoon
  • Place into a baking dish or rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 350° F for 20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
    woman placing filling into mushroom with spoon
  • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and enjoy hot!
    cooked sausage-stuffed-mushrooms on baking sheet

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Notes

Since sausage is typically very salty already, this recipe does not call for any additional salt. 
 
This batch made 24 medium to small mushrooms, but this all depends on the size of your mushrooms. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 708mg | Potassium: 536mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 601IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 2mg
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sausage stuffed mushrooms, stuffed mushrooms

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    1. Lauren's Latest

      Hi Pam, they sure can! They’ll last in the fridge for a couple days. You may find that the moisture content is a bit higher after baking though.

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