Sausage and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Crispy mushrooms filled with savory sausage and sharp cheddar, baked until golden. This american-inspired keto ready in about 32 minutes pairs stems removed large mushrooms, ground pork sausage, shredded sharp cheddar cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12, stems removed large mushrooms
- 8 oz ground pork sausage
- 1/2 cup, shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
- Step 2: Add sausage, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking into crumbles, for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Step 3: Remove skillet from heat and stir in shredded cheddar until melted.
- Step 4: Spoon sausage mixture evenly into mushroom caps, pressing gently to fill.
- Step 5: Place stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are golden and filling is bubbly.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sausage and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms take to make?
Total time is about 32 minutes (15 min prep + 17 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Sausage and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep stems removed large mushrooms from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sausage and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Sausage and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Sausage and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms?
American keto like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Quick to prep and the results are amazing. A real keeper.
- ★★★★★
The aroma while cooking this was absolutely heavenly.
- ★★★★☆
Tasty recipe. I'd add a bit more seasoning next time.
