Sausage Stuffing with Mushrooms & Mascarpone

Sausage Stuffing Recipe

Make-ahead note

Can assemble a day before and pop in the oven.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3/4 lb Italian sausage (hot, sweet, or combo)
• Mushrooms, chopped (amount to taste)
• 6 scallions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2/3 cup panko (original)
• 5 oz mascarpone
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese (finely processed)
• 2.5 tbsp fresh parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Add 2 tbsp olive oil to a skillet over medium heat.
3. Add 3/4 lb Italian sausage and cook until nicely browned, 8–10 minutes.
4. Chop mushrooms and add to the skillet.
5. Add 6 chopped scallions and 2 minced garlic cloves.
6. Stir in 2/3 cup panko, then fold in 5 oz mascarpone. Remove from heat.
7. Mix in 1/3 cup parmesan, 2.5 tbsp parsley, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper.
8. Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 50 minutes.

Tip: If assembling ahead, cover and refrigerate. Let sit at room temp 20–30 minutes before baking.