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Sausage & Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Sausage and Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms with a savory filling of spicy Italian sausage, sharp cheddar, and scallions, all nestled in tender mushroom caps and topped with Pecorino Romano.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Rest Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

What Goes In

  • 24 white mushrooms 1½ to 2 inches in diameter
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1¼ teaspoons sea salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper divided
  • 12 ounces hot Italian sausage casings removed
  • 1 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
  • 4 scallions thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons white wine
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 425F with rack in center.
  • Remove stems from mushrooms and finely chop half of them.
  • Mix oil, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper in a bowl.
  • Toss mushroom caps in oil mixture and set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine sausage, Gruyere, scallions, panko, wine, parsley, garlic powder, chopped stems, remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper.
  • Mix filling with your hands until everything is evenly distributed.
  • Spray a 12-inch oven-safe skillet or 13x9 baking dish.
  • Pack sausage mixture into each mushroom cap and arrange in pan.
  • Sprinkle Pecorino Romano over tops.
  • Bake 35 minutes until filling is cooked through and tops are golden.
  • Rest 10 minutes before transferring to a platter.

Notes

Mushrooms can be prepped and filled the night before baking. Use 1½ pounds mushrooms to yield 24 good caps.
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