Cheesy Chicken Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Cheesy Chicken Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms, an appetizer that’s sure to impress at your next gathering. These bite-sized treats are filled with a savory mixture of chicken sausage, spices, and melted cheese, all nestled inside tender mushroom caps. Perfect for parties or family dinners, they are easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your spice preference. With their appealing presentation and delightful taste, these stuffed mushrooms will be the highlight of your appetizer spread!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 button mushrooms (cleaned and stems removed)
- 1/4 pound chicken sausage (bulk)
- 1/2 small sweet onion (diced)
- 1 jalapeno pepper (diced)
- 1/4 teaspoon New Mexico chile powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- Olive oil (for drizzling)
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
- 1/2 cup Pepper Jack cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel and remove the stems.
- In a fry pan over medium heat, cook the chicken sausage until nearly done. Add diced onion and jalapeno; sauté for about 3 minutes until tender.
- Stir in chile powder, cumin, and salt. Allow mixture to cool slightly before stuffing into mushroom caps.
- Arrange mushroom caps on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil.
- Fill each cap with the chicken sausage mixture, top with cornmeal and cheese.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is golden and mushrooms are tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed mushrooms (70g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg