Description
Savory Mediterranean stuffed mushrooms blend herbal notes with rich cheese and aromatic herbs. Elegant appetizers showcase Mediterranean culinary traditions, inviting you to explore complex flavor profiles in one delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 large mushrooms
- 1 pound (454 grams) bulk hot Italian sausage
- 1 onion, diced
Cheese and Crumbs:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the mushroom caps by carefully removing the stems and creating a hollow space, preserving the scraped interior for the filling mixture.
- In a hot skillet over medium-high heat, crumble the Italian sausage and sauté with finely chopped onions and the reserved mushroom scraps, cooking until the meat is thoroughly browned and crisp, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the sausage mixture, then return to the skillet and incorporate Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, minced garlic, and chopped parsley, stirring continuously for 3-4 minutes to blend flavors and warm the ingredients.
- Generously fill each mushroom cap with the savory sausage mixture, ensuring a compact and even distribution across the baking sheet.
- Slide the stuffed mushrooms into a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven and roast for 12-14 minutes, allowing the mushrooms to become tender and the filling to heat through.
- Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the mushrooms and continue baking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts and develops a golden, slightly crispy surface.
- Transfer the hot, aromatic stuffed mushrooms to a serving platter, allowing them to rest for a moment before presenting as an irresistible appetizer.
Notes
- Select firm, intact mushrooms with deep caps to prevent filling from spilling during baking.
- Consider removing stems carefully to create more space for the delicious sausage mixture.
- Drain sausage thoroughly to avoid greasy, soggy mushroom appetizers.
- Use fresh Parmesan cheese for maximum flavor and better melting consistency.
- Substitute sausage with plant-based crumbles or finely chopped mushrooms and add smoked paprika for depth.
- Prep these ahead and refrigerate unbaked, then bake just before serving for convenient entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg