ITALIAN SAUSAGE-STUFFED MUSHROOMS

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With two types of cheese, bacon and sausage, what's not to love about these tasty bites from Kelly McWherter of Houston, Texas? And the kicker: each one has less than 35 calories. Now that's reason to celebrate!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 32 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 6

32 large fresh mushrooms
1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Remove stems from mushrooms and chop; set mushroom caps aside. In a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook mushroom stems and sausage until meat is no longer pink; drain. Cool to room temperature. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the cheddar cheese, onions and sausage mixture. Spoon into mushroom caps., Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with bacon. Bake 3-5 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Anu Khanal
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I loved these stuffed mushrooms! They were so flavorful and juicy.


Laith kan3an
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I used a variety of mushrooms, including white, brown, and cremini. They all worked well in this recipe.


Saiah Jas
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I added a little bit of garlic powder and onion powder to the sausage mixture. It gave the mushrooms a more flavorful taste.


Toeless Toe
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I didn't have any bread crumbs on hand, so I used crushed crackers instead. They worked just as well.


hamid majeed
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The mushrooms were a bit overcooked. I think I'll cook them for a shorter amount of time next time.


Rang kutoa
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I thought the sausage was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use a milder sausage next time.


NAITE 028
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the mushrooms didn't turn out as flavorful as I expected.


Ketevan Berianidze
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I found that the mushrooms were a bit dry. I think next time I'll add a little bit of butter or olive oil to the pan before cooking them.


themba mnguni
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These stuffed mushrooms are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're sure to impress your guests.


Akingbade Justina
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I've made this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free bread crumbs. They turned out just as good as the regular version.


Donyel Posey
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These stuffed mushrooms are a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids love them!


George Vazquez
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I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. I usually make them the day before and then just reheat them in the oven before serving.


bakhtyar aman
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These mushrooms are so easy to make, even for a beginner cook. They're also very affordable, which is a bonus.


Pall Avee
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I've tried this recipe with different types of sausage, including Italian, chorizo, and breakfast sausage. They all work well.


Temam Usman
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These stuffed mushrooms are a great way to use up leftover sausage. They're also a great appetizer for parties or potlucks.


nich Xz
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I made these mushrooms for my family and they loved them! The sausage and cheese were a perfect combination, and the mushrooms were cooked to perfection.


Gladys Osaze
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy appetizer. The mushrooms are stuffed with a flavorful mixture of sausage, bread crumbs, and cheese. They're then baked until golden brown and bubbly.


Mukarram Abdullah Hassan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of sausage, mushrooms, and cheese is irresistible.


Waqar Choudhary 786
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These stuffed mushrooms were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.