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Golden brown and savory Italian stuffed mushrooms are an easy recipe with delicious flavor! Delectable, creamy, and a little bit spicy these mushrooms are mouthwatering and loaded with flavor! Stuffed mushrooms can be used as an appetizer or main course!
Next time try this recipe forSautéed Portobello Mushrooms with Bacon!
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Why you'll love this recipe
✔️ These Italian Stuffed Mushrooms are a simple recipe. Perfect for the busy holiday season, great for game day or special occasions!
✔️ If you must adapt this recipe to suit dietary preferences, simple ingredient substitutions are all you need! For a meatless stuffed mushroom, omit the Italian sausage.
✔️ These yummy stuffed mushrooms are made of budget-friendly ingredients; it's a great appetizer!
Ingredients
Please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for the exact measurements.
- large mushrooms - use can use baby Bella mushrooms, white mushrooms, or large portobello mushroom if you'd prefer to make this a main dish.
- hot or mild Italian Sausage
- onion
- celery
- garlic
- breadcrumbs - Italian bread crumbs or Panko, whichever you'd prefer.
- parmesan cheese
- cream cheese
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel.
- Remove the stems of the mushrooms and chop, dice the onions and celery.
- In a large sauté pan over medium heat add the olive oil. When hot add the mushrooms, onions, celery. Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Sauté for about 4 minutes until the vegetables just start to soften. Add the garlic & saute until it becomes fragrant about 30 seconds, remove from heat. Allow to cool.
- In a medium bowl, combine pork, bread crumbs and cheeses. Add the sauteed vegetables, bread crumbs and egg. Mix by hand until just combined.
- Stuff mushrooms with the Italian sausage mixture and place mushroom caps in an oven proof dish. Top each mushroom with a good pinch of the Parmesan cheese. Bake in the oven uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven. Set temperature to broil and insert under the broiler. Broil until the tops turns golden brown - about 4-5 minutes depending upon your oven. Serve & enjoy!
FAQ's
How long do you bake stuffed mushrooms?
After stuffing the mushrooms with the filling, bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 35 minutes. Finishing the stuffed mushrooms under the broiler will toast them to golden brown perfection.
What size mushrooms are best for this recipe?
This really depends on the size of the finger food you desire. I’ve used large mushrooms, but feel free to use smaller mushrooms, too. Any mushroom, such as white mushrooms or cremini mushrooms, will provide a decent hollowed center after cleaning and preparing will be great!
Can I make the mushroom stuffing ahead of time?
Yes, you can! Once the stuffing ingredients have been cooked and mixed together, store your stuffing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. While you could also freeze this stuffing, I don’t since some of the ingredients might turn soggy.
What can I use instead of egg as a binding agent for the stuffing?
If you intend to make vegan stuffed mushrooms or just prefer to stay clear of egg in your food, consider using a different binding ingredient such as flaxseed. One “flax egg” can be made by mixing 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal with 3 tablespoons of water. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes before adding it to the stuffing mixture.
Top Tip
Using a small cookie scoop to fill the mushrooms is an easy way to fill them.
Tips
- Make sure that the cream cheese is softened prior to use. This will ensure an easy incorporation with the other filling ingredients.
- It’s worth lining your baking dish with parchment paper and spraying that with some cooking oil to prevent the white button mushrooms from sticking to the dish while baking.
Variations
- Stuffed mushrooms can be made gluten-free by using gluten free bread crumbs.
- Make vegetarian stuffed mushrooms by omitting the sausage. Substitute with mashed chick peas, that would be yummy! You can increase the other ingredients to compensate for the sausage or add some quinoa as well.
- For a slight kick of heat, use hot Italian sausage instead of mild and add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Storage
Refrigerate - Baked stuffed mushrooms can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freezer - I don’t recommend freezing these stuffed mushrooms. The mushrooms will get soggy.
You can however freeze leftover stuffing. Wrap it well in plastic wrap and place in an airtight container and freeze up to three months.
Reheat - These are best reheated in the oven. Preheat the oven for 350 degrees, bake for 15-20 minutes until hot.
Video
Click on the image to watch this fun video and see me make this recipe from start to finish with extra tips!
Click here to watch the full video on YouTube.
If you love stuffed vegetables, you’ll have to try this Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole. It transforms single stuffed bell peppers into a family-size casserole meal!
Mushrooms add a meaty-like flavor to most dishes which is why they are popular in vegan and vegetarian recipes. This Purple Risotto with Mushrooms is a great example of that - perfect for mushroom fans!
If you're looking for more appetizers, check out;
- Asian Pork Meatballs, they are easy to make and great finger food!
- This yummy Pepper Jelly Recipe over a brick of cream cheese is the BEST - it also makes a great hostess gift during the holidays.
- Sausage Balls with Cream Cheese - only four ingredients and delicious!
- or try these Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels - super simple and everyones favorite!
Serve with
While these Italian Stuffed Mushrooms are great appetizers to be enjoyed at your next holiday party, or wonderful side dish to create a hearty main meal for the family.
- A simple dish of Lemon Garlic Pasta or rice makes great additions!
- Keeping within the Italian theme of these stuffed mushrooms, you may like to complete your meal with a sweet treat such as Homemade Pistachio Ice Cream or tiramisu.
- Don't forget the wine! A great red or white wine is amazing with this appetizer.
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Baked Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
Baked Italian stuffed mushrooms are easy to make and delicious! Perfectly baked, with a cheesy topping they are filled with mouthwatering flavor!
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Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Author: Deb Clark
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Ingredients
- 24 large mushrooms stems removed and reserved
- 1 lb. mild Italian sausage
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 stalk celery diced
- 2 cloves garlic diced
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs or ground pork rinds
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese grated (reserve 1 tablespoon)
- 1 oz. cream cheese
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel.
Chop the mushroom stems, dice the onions and celery. In a large skillet over medium heat add the olive oil. When hot add the chopped mushroom stems, onions, celery. Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 4 minutes until the vegetables just start to soften.
Add the garlic & saute until it becomes fragrant about 30 seconds, remove from heat. Allow to cool.
Combine pork, bread crumbs and cheeses. Add the sauteed vegetables, bread crumbs and egg. Mix by hand until just combined.
Stuff mushrooms and set in an oven proof dish or baking sheet. Sprinkle the top of the mushrooms with a good pinch of the Parmesan cheese. Bake in the oven uncovered for 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven. Set temperature to broil and insert under the broiler. Broil until the tops turns golden brown - about 4-5 minutes depending upon your oven.
Optional - garnish with fresh parsley. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Variations -
- Make gluten-free by using gluten free bread crumbs.
- Enjoy vegetarian stuffed mushrooms by omitting the sausage. Substitute with chick peas or add some quinoa - delicious!
- For a kick of heat, use hot Italian sausage instead of mild and consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 838mg | Potassium: 563mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 259IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 2mg
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Recipe backstory
I'm sharing this recipe with my Mom in mind.Mom loves mushrooms. Sautéed, stuffed, mushroom soup or in a salad - doesn't matter, I think mushrooms are her very favorite food!
Mom is also my best friend - we giggle and laugh, collaborate and commiserate. She has been strength when I need it and tough when it's time to dry those tears and move forward.Family is everything, don't you agree?
I am SO LUCKY to have both of my folks in my life and have such a great relationship with them! I don't know what I'd do without them. They proof every blog before it goes out. Each time they find something. Even when I'm sure I've went over it six times with a fine-tooth comb. They still call me and say "Debbie I found something that needs correcting..."
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About Debra Clark
Hey I'm Deb Clark, and I'm the owner of Bowl Me Over! We live in the sleepy little town Scappoose, Oregon. And I admit it... I love food! Join me in this foodie journey (even if you've never cooked before!) I will help you learn to be confident in the kitchen! Want to learn more? Let's stay connected, you can email me at debra@bowl-me-over.com and find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram,Twitterand YouTube.
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Camden
Mushrooms are one of my favorite foods too! These stuffed mushrooms look so incredible too, I believe they'll be a new weekly staple in my kitchen for the foreseeable future. 🙂
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Bowl Me Over
Oh yes! And they are perfect party appetizers too, this recipe makes a good amount!!
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Debbie
These stuffed mushrooms are the best! I love all the spices and seasonings in the stuffing.
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Kristen
The part about both of your parents proofreading each blog post and calling you if they find a mistake made me tear up! It is so sweet that they care so much about you and your work!I have ALWAYS wanted to try making stuffed mushrooms for Christmas or New Year's Eve, but it seems so intimidating! I might give your recipe a try, though! Merry Christmas to you and your parents!
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Bowl Me Over
Thank you so much Kristen!! Merry Christmas to you and Lexi as well! Have a wonderful holiday season!!
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Alyssa
My in-laws love stuffed mushrooms. This will be a perfect dinner for their next visit! Can't wait to make it for them!
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Brittany
I love stuffed mushrooms! I always order them when we're eating eating out but have never made them myself. I can't wait to try your recipe!
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Debra
So you don't cook the sausage before adding the other ingredients?
Bowl Me Over
That's correct Debra, you do not cook the sausage first, it bakes in the oven with the mushrooms. Enjoy the recipe!
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Jamie l WINTER
Would you know the nutritional specs if I use Pork Rinds?
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Bowl Me Over
Hey Jamie - I just checked and are you looking for the carbs? The pork rinds reduces the carbs to 2/serving. I think that would be a great substitute for the bread crumbs.
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Belgian Foodie
These stuffed mushrooms look absolutely scrumptious! A great recipe for appetizers!
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Bowl Me Over
We also just made them for dinner!! I'm such a fan of mushrooms!!
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Bonnie
I will be definitely be serving the stuffed mushrooms at our super bowl party. Finally something different and sounds delicious. Thank you so much!Reply
Debra Clark
Thanks Bonnie! I hope you really enjoyed the stuffed mushrooms recipe!!!
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Natalie Tamara | TheTofuDiaries
I absolutely adore mushrooms too so these look like a dream for me. Stuffed mushrooms are such a great, versatile option, yum! I hope your mum got to taste test them too 😉Reply
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Natalie, my folks will get to enjoy them in a few short weeks when they visit - they have their order already in! 😀
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Julia @ HappyFoods Tube
I've been planning on making stuffed mushrooms for like ever! Thanks for reminding me! I agree with you family is everything!Reply
Bowl Me Over
Great, this recipe is for you Julia (well and my Mom 🙂 i hope you really enjoy them!!
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Just Jo
I genuinely love the look of these mushrooms and will absolutely give them a go. Such a lovely post about your folks - I too have a great relationship with my Dad and Step Mum and can't imagine not having them in my life.Reply
Bowl Me Over
That is wonderful to hear Jo, family is the best, thank you very much! Enjoy the mushrooms, I know you really will!
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Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry
I am going to have to make this for me and the kids. I adore mushrooms and this recipe looks right up my streetReply
Bowl Me Over
Wonderful, please stop back and let me know what you think - this recipe is one of our favorites!
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Lynn | The Road to Honey
Well, well, well Debra. These sure do look fantastic. And I must admit that I share the same love with mushrooms that your mom does. . .especially when they are stuffed with all kinds of tasty ingredients such as sausage and parmesan cheese.
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Bowl Me Over
Mushrooms are just the best huh Lynn? So yummy - you and Mom have great taste!!!
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Sarah @ Champagne Tastes
I'm not sure why I never think to make stuffed mushrooms! These look delicious.. I want some right now!
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Bowl Me Over
Then I need to get busy and make another batch! 🙂 Thanks Sarah - I hope you give them a try!!
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Michelle Turner
They look delish. And Lois IS the best Mom. Lucky all of you.
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Bowl Me Over
Thank you Michelle - you're right in that same category as Mom extraordinaire, I'm sure Kristen would agree!
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Liza
These Mushrooms look DELICIOUS! I always wanted to make some Stuffed Mushrooms and it's been also sort of intimidating... I mean... Can I actually do them right? As always your wonderful tips make things sound SO doable! And your mom is beautiful! And yes, family IS everything! 🙂Reply
Bowl Me Over
You can totally make them Liza! AND customize them too - I love stuffed mushrooms and I'm working on a new recipe also! 😀 Thank you for the wonderful compliment - family is everything, yes!!!
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Lia Sealund
Such a great post - I love your relationship with your mom! I have had the pleasure of eating your stuffed mushrooms and have never forgotten how good they were so I'm happy to get your recipe to try making them myself. Thank you!! (PS Also trying that Mushroom Burger for sure!). {Hugs}Reply
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Lia, Mom is just the best! Such a wonderful woman, my goal is to be like her when I grow up! 😀 And you're going to love BOTH of those recipes, the mushroom burger is fabulous also!!
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Lois
Yes I am looking forward to them. They are soooo Gooooood.Reply
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Mom, it will be great to spend some time together! We are really looking forward to your visit!!
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