Description
Savory Low-Carb Stuffed Mushrooms deliver a Mediterranean-inspired appetizer packed with rich flavors and creamy textures. Crisp herbs, melted cheese, and tender mushroom caps create an irresistible bite that satisfies without compromising your nutritional goals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) hot Italian sausage, pre-cooked and drained
Cheese Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (30 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings and Vegetables:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 6–8 large portobello mushrooms, cleaned and stems removed
Instructions
- Create a robust filling by blending softened cream cheese with aromatic Italian seasoning, zesty garlic powder, delicate salt, freshly ground pepper, nutty Parmesan, and crumbled pre-cooked Italian sausage until the mixture becomes thoroughly incorporated and smooth.
- Carefully cleanse the portobello mushrooms, gently removing their stems to create a hollow cavity for stuffing.
- Delicately spoon the sausage-cheese mixture into each mushroom cap, ensuring an even and generous distribution that slightly mounds above the mushroom’s surface.
- Liberally dust the stuffed mushrooms with shredded mozzarella, creating a blanket of melty cheese that will enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Position the oven rack in the center and preheat to 325°F (160°C), allowing sufficient time for consistent temperature distribution.
- Carefully transfer the stuffed mushrooms to a baking sheet, positioning them with adequate spacing to promote even cooking.
- Roast the mushrooms for approximately 30 minutes, monitoring the transformation as the edges become tender and the cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling crust.
- Remove from the oven and allow the mushrooms to rest for several minutes, permitting the intense flavors to settle and the temperature to moderate slightly.
- Serve warm, presenting these savory low-carb delights as an appetizing side dish or satisfying light meal.
Notes
- Swap out Italian sausage for plant-based alternatives like crumbled tofu or tempeh to create a vegetarian version that maintains the rich, savory flavor profile.
- Enhance moisture retention by patting mushroom caps dry with paper towels before stuffing, preventing soggy texture and ensuring a perfectly crisp exterior.
- Elevate the protein content by incorporating chopped cooked chicken or ground turkey as delicious meat substitutes that blend seamlessly with
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 68
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg