The Perfect Holiday Appetizer
December 13, 2016 No Comments
Category: Appetizers, Healthy EatingTags: Appetizer, Stuffed Mushrooms
These stuffed mushrooms with turkey sausage are seriously delicious!
When I think about appetizers for the holidays I always try to… A) Make it a crowd pleaser B) Do something hot since it’s just so cold damn cold outside C) I can prep in advance and it won’t take me too long the day of. These stuffed mushrooms with turkey sausage are just that – plus, they’re a healthy, guiltless pleasure! I also love that I can make the stuffing the day before and simply heat in the oven 30 minutes before serving.
I had stuffed mushrooms twice since Thanksgiving and they were so good, I was inspired to give them a shot myself. They are so flavorful – especially with the spicy turkey sausage – and will keep your guests coming back for more.
I originally went off of Ina’s recipe but nixed the mascarpone and green onion and opted for gluten free breadcrumbs to make it a bit healthier. Add that cheese back in if you’d like (it’s to die for but a bit much for our weeknight meal since we try to clean pretty clean).
Stuffed Mushrooms with Turkey Sausage
Ingredients 
- Whole mushrooms – I bought 3 boxes which is about 15 mushrooms
- 1 pound ground turkey sausage (I like the spicy turkey, adds a punch. Be sure to ask for it de-cased at butcher, if possible)
- 3/4 cup Bread crumbs (gluten-free)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 bunch parsley (chopped)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons Marsala wine
- 6 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees
- Chop up stems of mushrooms and set aside. I like to cut out a little whole in each mushroom while doing that so it’s easier to stuff the inside.
- Add Marsala wine and 3 tablespoons olive oil to mushroom caps, along with salt/pepper
- Sauté garlic over low/medium heat with 3 tablespoons olive oil, and cook turkey sausage. It’ll take roughly 5-7 minutes to cook.
- Once thoroughly cooked, add in mushroom mixture to the pan and cook for another 3 minutes
- Remove from heat and place in a bowl. Add in bread crumbs, parmesan, and chopped parsley.
- Once cool, add mixture to mushrooms
- Spray cooking spray on a large oven pan and add all mushrooms
- Bake for 20-25 minutes. Then, I like to broil them for 2-3 minutes so they’re crispy on top
- Serve and enjoy!
A healthy eating series focusing on simple, low carb/sugar dishes in 30 minutes or less. For more info on how MS affects my eating habits, click here.
