Low Carb Apps: Grain-Free Stuffed Mushrooms

• Meat

  • 1/4 cup Turkey sausage

• Produce

  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 11 Gourmet stuffing mushrooms
  • 3 tbsp Onion

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese, sharp
  • 1/4 cup Shredded three cheese blend

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Ingredients

• 11 gourmet stuffing mushrooms (big button mushrooms or your favorite), cleaned, stems removed and diced finely
• 3 tbs diced onion
• 1/4 c turkey sausage, browned and crumbled
• 1/4 c shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 c shredded three cheese blend (parmesan, asiago, romano) PLUS a couple tablespoons more or so for topping the stuffed mushrooms
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder, or more if desired
• 1 tbs butter
• 2 tbs olive oil

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees
• In a skillet, melt butter and add onion
• Saute for a few minutes on medium-high heat, until beginning to turn transluscent
• Add diced mushrooms, salt, pepper, and garlic powder
• Continue to saute for a few more minutes until mushrooms reduce in size
• Add turkey sausage and warm through
• Remove from heat and stir in cheeses
• In a bowl, toss mushroom caps with olive oil until lightly coated. Add more olive oil if needed
• Arrange mushroom caps on a baking sheet or in a cast iron skillet
• Divide filling evenly among caps (about 1 Tbs each)
• Sprinkle a pinch or two of shredded cheese on top of each mushroom
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they begin to lightly brown
• Remove and let set a few minutes before serving