These 3-ingredient sausage-stuffed mushrooms are a simple appetizer that delivers big flavor. Made with just mushrooms, sausage, and cream cheese, they’re quick to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.
Easy Sausage Stuffed Mushroom Recipe
My sister-in-law makes these every holiday, and they’re always a huge hit with everyone. Traditionally, we have them as an appetizer, but last year, we served them as a side dish for Thanksgiving. We all know I love minimal ingredient recipes like my slow cooker little smokies.
These stuff mushrooms are perfect for holidays, game day, or potlucks. You can even assemble them the day before you plan to serve them. Just pop them in the oven right before serving, and they’ll be hot and ready to enjoy.
This recipe is easy to adjust depending on the size of your group. Make a smaller batch for a quick snack or double it for a larger gathering. If you make the full recipe and don’t need all of it, bake half and freeze the rest for another time.
Ingredients
- Mushrooms – The vessels for the filling. Cremini mushrooms, also known as baby bellas or white button mushrooms, work well; I used white button mushrooms.
- Sausage – Adds bold flavor and texture. Use high-quality, seasoned sausage for the best results.
- Cream cheese – Adds creaminess and binds the stuffing mixture together.
Making the 3-Ingredient Stuffed Mushrooms
- Prep the oven – Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and lightly spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Prepare the mushrooms – Wipe the mushrooms clean with a damp paper towel, then remove the stems. Arrange the clean mushrooms in a single layer, flat side down on the prepared baking dish.
- Cook sausage – In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon. Drain the grease, then remove the skillet from the heat.
- Mix the sausage filling – Add the cream cheese to the cooked sausage and mix until well combined.
- Fill the mushrooms – Spoon the sausage mixture into the mushrooms, creating a slight mound on top of each.
- Bake the mushrooms – Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is golden brown and warmed through.
- Serve – Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. The mushrooms are best enjoyed warm.
Variations and Substitutions
Sausage Options – Use mild Italian sausage, sweet Italian sausage, spicy sausage, chorizo, chicken sausage, turkey sausage, or plant-based sausage for different flavor profiles.
Add-Ins – Mix in chopped spinach, diced onion, finely diced jalapeños, or grated Parmesan cheese for extra texture and flavor in the filling.
Entree size – Use large portobello mushrooms for a more substantial entree-sized portion.
Herbs and Spices – Add fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, or basil, or spice it up with a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
Toppings – Sprinkle the top of the mushrooms with a mixture of seasoned breadcrumbs and melted butter for a crispy finish.
Air Fryer – Cook the stuffed mushrooms in a 350-degree F air fryer for 7-9 minutes. This option is great if you’re making a smaller batch and don’t want to turn on the oven.
Tips for Success
- Don’t wash mushrooms in water – Wipe mushrooms clean with a damp paper towel instead of submerging them in water to prevent them from becoming waterlogged.
- Use high-quality sausage – Since the recipe has minimal ingredients, good-quality, flavorful sausage makes a big difference in the final taste.
- Stick with brick-style cream cheese – Avoid whipped cream cheese from a tub, as it doesn’t provide the right texture for the filling. Let the cream cheese come to room temperature while you prepare the mushrooms and cook the sausage, as it will mix more easily with the sausage.
- Choose even-sized mushrooms – Pick a container with mushrooms that are similar in size to ensure they cook evenly.
- Yield may vary – The exact number of stuffed mushrooms depends on the size of your mushrooms, so adjust accordingly.
- Repurpose leftover filling – If you have any filling left over, it’s delicious spread on toast or crackers for a quick snack.
Storage
Stuffed mushrooms are best enjoyed the day they are cooked. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days and reheated in the microwave in 30-second increments until warmed through.
You can prepare the mushrooms up to 24 hours in advance by stuffing them and storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
Uncooked filled mushrooms can be frozen for up to one month. Thaw them in the refrigerator before baking.
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3 Ingredient Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 32 ounces white button or Baby Bella mushrooms approximately 40 mushrooms
- 16 ounces sausage your choice of seasoned variety
- 8 ounces brick-style cream cheese softened
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Wipe the mushrooms clean with a damp paper towel and remove the stems. Arrange them flat side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through. Drain the grease and remove from heat.
- Add the softened cream cheese to the cooked sausage and mix until fully combined.
- Spoon the sausage mixture into the mushrooms, creating a mound on top of each.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is heated through.
Notes
- Stuffed mushrooms are best enjoyed the day they are cooked. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days and reheated in the microwave in 30-second increments until warmed through.
- You can prepare the mushrooms up to 24 hours in advance by stuffing them and storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- Uncooked stuffed mushrooms can be frozen for up to one month. Thaw them in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand’s nutritional values to verify accuracy.