Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 20 - 24 white mushrooms (extra-large, washed, dried with paper towel and stems removed)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• 250 grams sweet Italian sausage (casings removed)
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup green onions (or finely chopped scallions, I use 3 stalks - green and white parts)
• 3 large cloves garlic (minced, or 4 small-medium cloves)
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs - optional. Leave out for low carb mushrooms.)
• 1/2 cup cream cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated )
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (175°C). Lightly grease 2 large baking sheets or oven trays with cooking oil spray. Chop mushroom stems finely and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook the sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon for 8 to 10 minutes until browned.

3. 3

   Pour in the wine and cook until reduced by half and absorbed into the sausage. Add the chopped mushroom stems and cook for 3 more minutes.

4. 4

   Mix the panko through the sausage. Add in the cream cheese and sour cream continue cooking until the cheese melts becomes creamy through the mixture.

5. 5

   Mix in the scallions, garlic, salt, and pepper and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Take off the heat and stir in half of the Parmesan cheese and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste (if desired). Allow to cool slightly.

7. 7

   Using a metal spoon, fill each mushroom generously with the sausage mixture. Arrange the mushrooms on both baking sheets in a single layer and drizzle with the remaining oil.

8. 8

   Bake for 20 minutes, until the stuffing is browned and crusty.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese and continue to bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling (about a further 15 minutes).

10. 10

    Broil in the last 2 minutes to make the topping a little crispy.