Blow your guests away with a flavorful twist on a classic appetizer by adding Pork Sausage to your stuffed mushrooms. These are a game day favorite at my house in the winter and are easy to make. Enjoy!
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
2 pounds large mushrooms, stems removed and reserved
1 pkg. Jimmy Dean® Premium Pork Regular Roll Sausage
1 clove garlic, minced
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed, softened
¾ cup dry Italian bread crumbs, divided
½ cup (2 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese, divided
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
1- Preheat oven to 350°F. Finely chop enough mushroom stems to measure 1 cup; discard any remaining stems. Place mushroom caps, rounded-sides down, in lightly greased shallow baking pans.
2- Cook sausage, chopped stems and garlic in large skillet over MEDIUM-HIGH heat 8-10 minutes or until sausage is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently; drain. Return to skillet. Add cream cheese, ½ cup breadcrumbs, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese and parsley; mix well. Spoon into mushroom caps.
3- Combine remaining breadcrumbs, remaining Parmesan cheese and oil; sprinkle over mushrooms.
4- Bake 20 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and stuffing is lightly browned.
About 50 servings (1 stuffed mushroom each)
