Gluten Free Bacon and Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
These beautiful little mushrooms are stuffed to overflowing with savory Italian sweet sausage, bacon bits, and Mascarpone cheese.
Servings 6
Calories 487kcal
Ingredients
- 20 mushrooms
- 8 ounces package bacon cooked
- 1/2 cup Red Wine & Olive Oil Vinaigrette.
- 12 ounces gf sweet Italian sausage
- 1/4 cup minced scallions
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup gluten free Panko breadcrumbs
- 5 ounces gluten free mascarpone cheese Or you can substitute half part cream cheese with half part sour cream
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 ℉
- Remove the stems from the mushrooms, wash and put aside.20 mushrooms
- Wash the mushroom caps gently with water, dry with a paper towel, and remove any dirt. Place them in a large bowl with gluten-free Italian vinaigrette. Set aside to marinate.1/2 cup Red Wine & Olive Oil Vinaigrette.
- Chop mushroom stems, scallions, and garlic.1/4 cup minced scallions, 2 garlic cloves
- Slip each sausage out of its casing, add a little water to the pan, and follow the instructions for cooking on the package. Crumble up the sausage with a spatula while it sautés. About 15 minutes.12 ounces gf sweet Italian sausage
- Stir in the chopped mushroom stems and continue to sauté with the sausage, about 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and green onions and continue to sauté for about 3 minutes.
- Finally, add the breadcrumbs, and then the bacon.1/2 cup gluten free Panko breadcrumbs, 8 ounces package bacon
- Add the mascarpone cheese and stir well, continuing to sauté, until creamy and melted into the stuffing.5 ounces gluten free mascarpone cheese
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Add parmesan and stir.1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.salt and pepper
- Stuff the mushrooms and place them in a baking dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes until stuffing is browned.
Notes
Can I use any type of mushroom for stuffing? While you can use different types of mushrooms, cremini or button mushrooms are most commonly used due to their size and flavor. Portobello mushrooms can also be used for a larger, heartier option.
Can I prepare stuffed mushrooms ahead of time? Yes, you can assemble stuffed mushrooms and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours before baking. Just make sure to cover them tightly to prevent them from drying out.
What’s the best way to store leftover stuffed mushrooms? Store leftover stuffed mushrooms in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 487kcal
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