Sausage-stuffed mushrooms

Sausage-stuffed mushrooms are a savory appetizer where cremini or button mushroom caps are filled with a flavorful mixture of seasoned sausage, breadcrumbs, herbs, and cheese. This dish is a popular party food and tapas item, with roots in American and Italian-inspired cuisine.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in fat and protein due to the sausage and cheese, with moderate carbohydrates from the breadcrumbs. A typical serving (about two medium stuffed mushrooms) provides roughly 150-200 calories, along with notable amounts of iron, B vitamins, and selenium.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	480 mg
Potassium	280 mg
Phosphorus	120 mg
Selenium	15 mcg
Niacin (B3)	3 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg
Vitamin B12	0.6 mcg
Zinc	1.8 mg
Iron	1.2 mg

Per 6 medium mushrooms (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a versatile dish that bridges casual American bar food and elegant Italian antipasto. Nutritionally, mushrooms are one of the few non-animal sources of vitamin D when exposed to sunlight, adding a unique nutritional boost to the rich filling.