Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
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1 hr 20 min
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24 servings
Bite into savory perfection with these sausage-stuffed mushrooms, with crispy cracked wheat breadcrumb stuffing that adds a wholesome, flavorful twist.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons
dried parsley
2 teaspoons
dried thyme
2 teaspoons
garlic, finely chopped
24 large
mushroom caps
3 tablespoons
Marsala sweet wine
1 package
sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
⅛
teaspoon salt
⅛
teaspoon pepper
1 container
(5-ounces) chive and onion cream cheese
½
cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Directions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the bread until dried out, about 12-15 minutes.
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Step 2
Place bread slices in a food processor, and process until fine crumbs. Add parsley, thyme.
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Step 3
Separate the mushroom caps and stems. Finely chop the stems. Place them in a bowl with the Marsala wine. Set aside.
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Step 4
Place the sausage in a large pan and cook, being sure to break it up into small pieces, until browned. Do not drain sausage.
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Step 5
When the sausage is browned, add the garlic and cook. After 2 minutes, add the mushrooms and Marsala to the pan, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
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Step 6
To the sausage mixture, add the salt, pepper, and bread crumbs. Stir until combined.
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Step 7
Stir in the cream cheese and continue stirring and cooking until it is melted and creamy.
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Step 8
Turn off the heat and add the cheese.
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Step 9
Stuff each mushroom cap with the sausage mixture.
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Step 10
Place the mushroom caps on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes.
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Step 11
Serve and enjoy your Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms!
