Ingredients

2 lb. white button mushrooms, cleaned

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

2 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish

1 lb. Italian sausage, casings removed

1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese

1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan, divided

1 tsp. paprika

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1Preheat oven to 375°. Remove stems from mushrooms and roughly chop stems. Step 2In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add mushroom stems and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic and green onions and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Add sausage and cook, breaking meat up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 6 minutes. Add cream cheese and ¼ cup Parmesan and cook until cheese is melted. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Step 3Place mushroom caps on prepared pan, stem side up. Divide mixture between caps and top with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Step 4Bake until mushrooms are soft and tops are golden, 15 minutes. Step 5Top with more green onions before serving.

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