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Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

These savory stuffed mushrooms feature plump mushroom caps filled with a flavorful mixture of Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, garlic, and herbs. Perfect as an appetizer or party snack, they’re easy to make, crowd-pleasing, and packed with rich, comforting flavors.
Print Recipe
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  • 20 large white or cremini mushrooms stems removed and reserved
  • 1/2 lb 225 g Italian sausage, casing removed
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese optional, for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven:
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Prepare Mushroom Caps:
  • Clean mushroom caps with a damp cloth and remove stems. Chop the stems finely and set aside.
  • Cook Sausage Filling:
  • In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Add chopped mushroom stems, garlic, salt, pepper, and cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Remove from heat and stir in breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and parsley.
  • Stuff the Mushrooms:
  • Spoon sausage mixture into each mushroom cap, pressing slightly to fill. Arrange on prepared baking sheet.
  • Add Topping (Optional):
  • Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over stuffed mushrooms and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese if desired.
  • Bake:
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, until mushrooms are tender and the tops are golden brown.
  • Serve:
  • Allow to cool slightly and serve warm as an appetizer or party snack.
Servings: 20 stuffed mushrooms