Italian Sausage Mushrooms

Name: Italian Sausage Mushrooms
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 pound bulk Italian sausage; 24 medium fresh mushrooms; 2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 4 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided

These savory bites from Lorie Zufall of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania can be made with only a handful of items. "Whether you serve them as an elegant appetizer or as a side dish, they're sure to steal the show," she promises.

Ingredients

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
24 medium fresh mushrooms
2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided

Directions

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Remove and discard mushroom stems. Place caps on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes; drain.
In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, 3 tablespoons parsley and sausage until well blended. Spoon into mushroom caps.
Cover and microwave at 70% power for 5-7 minutes or until heated through; drain. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with remaining parsley.