3tablespoonsgrated Parmesan cheese or pecorino romano cheese
3tablespoonpanko bread crumbs
1teaspoongarlic powder
½tablespoonItalian seasoning
¼teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonblack pepper
½tablespoonparsley
Optional garnish
diced green onions
fresh herbs
Instructions
Preheat oven 375° Fahrenheit.
Wash and dry mushrooms, remove stems.
Brown sausage for 4-5 minutes until crumbled and cooked through. Remove from skillet and allow to drain on paper towel lined plate.
Add cream cheese and parmesan cheese to skillet. Cook on low heat, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Add drained sausage crumbles, breadcrumbs and spices to cheese mixture. Stir well to combine.
Place de-stemmed mushroom caps on greased baking sheet upside down. Spoon sausage and cheese mixture into mushroom cavities.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the filling is nicely browned and the mushrooms are tender.
Serve warm.
Notes
Garnish with fresh or dried parsley for extra color.You can save the mushroom stems! Chop them, then add the chopped mushroom stems to the stuffing mixture.If you want extra crunch, sprinkle the tops of the mushroom filling with extra breadcrumbs.