These Sausage & Herb Stuffed Mushrooms are a classic holiday appetizer made with savory sausage, cream cheese, parmesan, garlic, and herbs baked inside tender mushroom caps. They're easy to make ahead, perfect for entertaining, and always a favorite on any appetizer table.
Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Add the butter and, once melted, add the ground pork sausage.
Cook for 7-10 minutes until fully cooked. Once it's nearly finished cooking, add the finely diced shallots, garlic, poultry seasoning, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Mix well and saute for a couple more minutes. Taste and add more salt as necessary.
While the meat is cooking, prepare the mushrooms. Gently clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel. Avoid soaking them in water because they will absorb the moisture and become soggy.
Once clean, gently twist and pull off the stems. To get a little more room for the stuffing, use a small spoon to scoop out the dark gills inside the cap. This step is optional but makes it easier to fill later on.
Preheat the oven to 350℉.
Now, it's time to make the stuffing mixture. Add the cooked sausage mixture, cream cheese, breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese to a large bowl. Mix until everything is well incorporated. I find that it is easiest to mix with my hands so that I can make sure everything has fully come together.
Stuff each mushroom with a generous scoop of the sausage mixture and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat until all mushrooms are stuffed. Top each one with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until the mushrooms are fully cooked and the tops are golden brown. Serve immediately. Enjoy!