Dazzle your guests with these anything-but-ordinary Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms.
This post is sponsored by our friends at Pederson’s Natural Farms.
What’s worse than a bad party?
A good party with bad snacks. Or snacks you can’t eat.
Life with food allergies and sensitivities makes navigating social situations difficult at times. I know. I’m ‘that person’ that relentless quizzes the host about what’s in the food. But not always. Sometimes I can just tell something was made with eggs. Baked goods are almost always a no-no for me, as are quiches and salads with creamy dressings. And dips too. You never know where mayo may be hiding. Being the one standing around with an empty plate (or worse, a plate a raw veggies without dip) has given me a whole new perspective when it comes to entertaining. I now make it a point when I entertain to prepare a variety of appetizers that are allergy-friendly. It’s hard to hit all eight major allergens (wheat, soy, corn, eggs, milk, fish/shellfish, tree nuts and peanuts) in one dish that everyone will love so I try to make a few things that are free of one or more of the big eight if I don’t know my guests allergies. I also label everything because I know how awkward it is to be the ‘questioner’ and I just want people to gather and enjoy themselves and the spread I’ve prepared.
Now you don’t have to pass on the good stuff
Whether it’s allergies, sensitivities or a Whole30 that has you avoiding grains, dairy, soy, legumes or sugar or anything else you’re going to love these little Chorizo Stuffed Mushroom bites of amazingness. They’re so festive and fun. And hard to stop at just one.
And with just a handful of ingredients and only 15 minutes of prep time, it’s easier than you think to put out a rock star spread at your next party.
It’s what’s inside that matters most
Of course, that couldn’t be any truer when we’re talking allergies. But even if you’re allergic to nothing what’s in the food you’re eating should matter, right?!
That’s why I love, love, love the No Sugar Chorizo from Pederson’s Natural Farms. It’s made with pork raised without antibiotics or growth hormones, is minimally processed, contains no artificial ingredients or preservatives, no added nitrates or nitrites, no gluten, no lactose, no MSG, and NO sweeteners. Plus it’s perfectly seasoned and lower in sodium than other brands.
You can get the entire line of Whole30-approved Pederson’s Natural Farms products in select stores and online at The Simple Grocer (plus FREE shipping!)
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Now you can confidently serve an appetizer your guests will love. And if there aren’t any parties in your near future, don’t fret. These make a great breakfast served alongside a heap of sautéed greens and a side of fruit. Just make them up on your prep day and reheat and eat for a quick meal. Now everyday is a party!
Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Pederson’s Natural Farms No Sugar Chorizo
- 1 Tbsp. ghee (we recommend Pure Indian Foods ghee)
- ½ medium yellow onion, finely diced
- ½ red bell pepper, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 lb. button mushrooms with stems removed (reserve ½ stems for filling)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or greens of choice, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped + more for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Finely chop ½ of reserved mushrooms stems (discarding any woody pieces).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt ghee. Add mushrooms and saute until they start to release moisture.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until onion starts to soften. Add garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.
- Remove skillet from heat, add chopped greens and parsley and stir to combine. Allow filling to cool slightly before adding chorizo. Use your hands or a large spoon to mix the vegetable mixture into the chorizo.
- Using a spoon or your hands, scoop a bit of chorizo mixture into each mushroom, mounding each slightly.
- Bake in a 350℉ oven for 25-30 minutes or until filling is cooked through and mushrooms are tender.
- Arrange on serving tray and garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired.
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Nutrition Information
- Serving Size: 3 pieces
- Calories: 125
- Fat: 8g
- Sodium: 187mg
- Carbohydrate: 3g
- (Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g)
- Protein: 8g
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What’s your favorite appetizer when it comes to entertaining? Share in the comments below!
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C C says
Your recipes are the best! They are scrumptious!
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Is it possible to make them a couple of shades darker???
Your work would be much easier to read and I don’t want to miss a single word!
Thank you so much for all of the work that you do and thank you for all of the sharing!
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Jessica Beacom says
Hi CC,
Awwwwww…thanks!! We’re blushing. Thanks for the feedback – I’m assuming you mean the grey colored text in the posts? We’ll see what our IT guy can do to make it a little more readable.
Thanks for reading and cooking along with us – Happy New Year!
Emily says
Looks delicious! Quick question- Do you brown the chorizo before adding it or do you add it uncooked?
Jessica Beacom says
Thanks, Emily!
I add the chorizo uncooked so that when the mushrooms are baked the chorizo holds together (kind of like a meatball in a mushroom cap).
Hope that helps!
Chelsey says
Hi, theses look so good!
Can I prepare them ahead of time and bake the next day?
Jessica Beacom says
Thanks, Chelsey!
You sure can. I’ve prepared them up to 3 days in advance when preparing for a party or catering event. Then stored them in them covered in the fridge. I’d recommend taking them out of the fridge 30 minutes before baking to take the chill off before baking for best results.
Jennie says
Hello! I had this same question. Jessica, when you prep a few days ahead, do you go all the way up to and including step six (skillet cook ingredients, add raw chorizo, stuff the mushrooms), and then refrigerate? Or do you stuff the mushrooms right before you bake them?
Ps. I also love your recipes. So many have been added to my Whole 30 binder. Thank you!
Jessica Beacom says
Hi Jennie,
I usually prepare the filling (cooked veggies + raw chorizo) then stuff the mushrooms before refrigerating if I have room in the fridge. But if the fridge is full (as it often is in the days leading up to a party or holiday), I don’t stuff the mushrooms until I’m ready to bake them.
Glenys J Irwin says
I made these for the first time and froze them, i took them to a barbque and the host did them on the bbq frozen, they were sooo good everyone asked me for the recipe. Thank you
Jessica Beacom says
Hi Glenys,
This is brilliant! Thanks for sharing – I’m going to have to try this method. It would be great for entertaining.
Melissa Cherney says
This looks great! Quick question, though. When you say to sauté the mushrooms until they start to release moisture, are you talking about just the stems, or the caps? If the caps, I assume you sauté and then remove them from the pan before going on. Thanks!
Jessica Beacom says
Just the stems that you’ve removed and chopped.