Cajun Sausage & Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

  • 4
  • 15 mins
  • 40 mins

Ingredients

  • 24 oz, white button mushrooms
  • 1/3 lb pork sausage (regular or hot)
  • 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • OPTIONAL GARNISH: Green onions or parsley (don't add until after the stuffed mushrooms are baked or the garnish will burn)

Preparation

Step 1

Wipe off or wash mushrooms in cold water. Pop out stems, reserving both parts. Chop mushroom stems finely and set aside.

Brown and crumble sausage. Set aside on a plate to cool. Drain most of the oil from the pan. Add onions and garlic to the same skillet; cook for 2 minutes. Add Cajun seasoning and stir well. Set mixture aside on a plate to cool.

In a bowl, combine cream cheese, parmesan cheese and cheddar cheese. Add cooled sausage and cooled mushroom stems. Stir mixture together and refrigerate for a short time to firm up. Smear mixture into the cavity of each mushroom, creating a sizable mount over the top.

Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool at least ten minutes before serving; the stuffed mushrooms taste better when not piping hot. Garnish with green onions or fresh parsley.