These cream cheese sausage stuffed mushrooms are a delicious and easy appetizer recipe that can be served hot or warm. Each mushroom is stuffed with spicy sausage, cream cheese, and topped with a panko and a Parmesan breadcrumb topping.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Wipe off the mushrooms with a paper towel and gently pop out the stem of the mushroom. Chop mushroom stems finely and set aside.
Heat a saucepan over medium head then add the sausage. Saute until almost completely cooked through, then add the mushroom stems and garlic. Continue to cook for a few minutes until the stems are tender.
Add the cream cheese and heat until the cream cheese is melted, stirring well to combine. Remove from the heat.
Using a small spoon (or a piping bag with the tip cut off) fill each mushroom until there is a heaping mound of sausage in each mushroom. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, and the Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the breadcrumb topping over each filled mushroom.
Bake in your preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the mushrooms are cooked and the cream cheese mixture is lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing instructions: the mushroom filling mixture can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.