Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

the best thing to happen to a mushroom!

This sausage stuffed mushrooms recipe is a favorite appetizer for themed parties.

Made with sausage and cheese, stuffed in a juicy mushroom....how could you go wrong?

We also provide several other stuffed mushrooms recipes for you to choose from.

Cheese and Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Prep 15 min. Total 25 min.

Ingredients:

24 fresh mushrooms (1 lb.)

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup cooked crumbled Italian sausage

1/4 cup Italian dressing

Makes 12 servings, 2 mushrooms each

Healthy substitutes: Make with Light dressing, turkey sausage and low-fat cheese.

Directions:

Heat broiler.

Remove and discard stems from mushrooms. Brush mushroom caps with dressing; place top-sides down on rack of broiler pan. Broil 5 min.

Press sausage into mushroom caps, adding about 1 tsp. sausage each cap. Sprinkle with cheese.

Broil 3-5 min. or until cheese is melted. Serve hot.

Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms

Prep 15 min. Total 35 min.

Ingredients:

40 fresh mushrooms (2lb.)

1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained

1 (6 oz.) pkg. stuffing mix for chicken (we recommend Stove Top)

1 cup Shredded Mozzarella cheese

1 cup grated parmesan cheese

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 cups hot water

2 Tbsp. butter

Makes 20 servings, 2 mushrooms each

Healthy substitutes: Make with low-fat mozzarella cheese or only use 1/2 cup cheese

Directions:

Heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Mix stuffing mix and water in a large bowl; set aside. Remove stems from mushrooms; chop stems. Melt butter in skillet on medium heat. Add chopped stems and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Add to prepared stuffing with spinach and cheeses; mix well.

Spoon into mushroom caps. Place, filled-sides up, in shallow pan(s).

Bake 20 min. or until mushrooms are tender and filling is heated through.

Italian Style Stuffed Mushrooms

Prep 20 min. Total 35 min.

Ingredients:

20 fresh mushrooms

2 Tbsp. finely chopped onions

2 Tbsp. finely chopped red peppers

3 Tbsp. butter

14 crackers, finely crushed (about 1/2 cup)

2 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

Makes 10 servings, 2 mushrooms each

Directions:

Heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove stems from mushrooms. finely chop enough stems to measure 1/4 cup. Discard remaining stems or save for future use.

Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add chopped stems, onions and peppers; cook and stir until tender. Stir in cracker crumbs, cheese and seasoning; spoon into mushroom caps. Place on baking sheet filled-side up.

Bake 15 min. or until heated through.

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