Get ready to savor a taste of victory with this Champion Stuffed Mushrooms, a delectable appetizer that deserves the gold medal at your Game Night Showdown. Bursting with robust flavors, these bite-sized delights feature plump mushrooms generously stuffed with a winning combination of creamy cheese, turkey sausage, and savory herbs. As you and your guests embark on a friendly competition of games, these delectable Champion Stuffed Mushrooms are the perfect fuel to keep everyone energized and ready to take on the challenges ahead.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. Italian turkey sausage
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped (or 3 teaspoons dried basil)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley)
- 30 large fresh Champignon mushrooms (white mushrooms), stems removed
- 3 tablespoons butter
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- In a large skillet, cook sausage, garlic, and onion over medium heat, breaking up sausage into crumbles. Cook until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender, about 6-8 minutes; drain.
- Add cream cheese and Parmesan cheese; cook and stir until melted. Stir in bread crumbs, basil, and parsley.
- Meanwhile, place mushroom caps bottom side up on a greased, rimmed metal baking sheet. Brush mushrooms with melted butter. Spoon sausage mixture into mushroom caps.
- Bake, uncovered, until mushrooms are tender, 12-15 minutes.
Makes 30 mushrooms.