This was always an appetizer for a special occasion, especially Christmas Eve in our house. The garlic, cheese and sausage give a rich flavor to the mushroom. They can be enjoyed anytime.
Ingredients:
20 large white mushrooms for stuffing
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lb Italian sweet sausage- casing removed
4 garlic cloves chopped
1 cup breadcrumbs
½ cup grated reggiano parmigiano cheese
3 tbsp chopped parsley
Salt and Black Pepper
Steps:
1. Remove the stems from the mushrooms and clean mushrooms.
2. Add the EVO to a skillet- add the garlic and cook till golden. Add the sausage, continue to break the sausage pieces with a fork until browned .
3. Remove from heat
4. Add the breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. Taste.
5. Stuff the mushrooms generously.
6. Arrange on a baking sheet.
7. Bake at 325F for approximately 1 hour.
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