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Sausage and Cheddar 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.
prep time15 minutes
cook time35 minutes
resting or cooling time10 minutes
total time1 hour

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Remove stems from mushrooms; chop half the stems finely.
  • Toss mushroom caps with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper.
  • Mix sausage, cheddar cheese, scallions, panko, white wine, parsley, garlic, chopped stems, ¼ tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper.
  • Spray a baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
  • Stuff mushroom caps with sausage mixture; place in the dish.
  • Sprinkle with Pecorino Romano cheese.
  • Bake for 35 mins until browned.
  • Cool for 10 mins; serve.