Classic Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms: A Holiday Favorite

Holidays are all about those classic recipes that everyone loves. Try these classic sausage-stuffed mushrooms.

Classic Sausage Stuffed MushroomsPhoto byCountry Living via Pinterest

They are probably similar to your mom and grandma's recipe. Made with a simple and straightforward blend of breadcrumbs and spices mixed with tasty cooked sausage, then stuffed into mushroom caps with the stems removed and baked to perfection. They’re easy to make and serve or take with you to your holiday gathering.

Ingredients you will need:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound button mushrooms or cremini (about 32 mushrooms)
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 4 ounces (about 1 link) sweet sausage, casing removed
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 2 teaspoons juice
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

How to make classic stuffed mushrooms:

Start by preheating your oven to 350ºF. Use a big baking sheet with edges and grease it lightly or line it with parchment paper.

Take the stems off the mushrooms and chop them up. Then, set the mushroom caps on the baking sheet with the stem sides facing up.

Heat the oil in a big skillet on medium heat. Add in the shallot and garlic, seasoning them with a bit of salt and pepper. Sauté for about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring now and then, until they’re nice and tender. Next, add the chopped mushroom stems and sprinkle in more salt and pepper. Keep cooking and stirring until they begin to brown, which should take around 7 to 9 minutes. Then, add in the sausage and break it up into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Let it brown and cook through for about 5 to 6 minutes, then transfer it all into a mixing bowl.

Mix together parsley, lemon zest and juice, thyme, panko, and Parmesan. Stuff the mushroom caps with this mixture. Bake them until the mushrooms are nice and tender, about 28 to 30 minutes. Enjoy!

This recipe was created by Country Living.