Venison Stuffed Mushrooms

Name: Venison Stuffed Mushrooms
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2-3 pounds large white, crimini, or baby portabella mushrooms, whole; 1 pound ground venison; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. black pepper; 1/4 tsp. onion powder; 1/4 tsp. dried thyme; 3/4 tsp. fennel seed; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp. dried oregano; 1 tsp. paprika; 1/2 tsp. dried basil; 3-4 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 egg; 3 oz tomato paste; 1/2 can petite diced tomatoes (strained well), approximate 7 oz; 1/2 cup chopped green onion; 1 can sliced black olives (drained), about 4 oz; 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella; 1 cup Italian 3 cheese blend (parmesan, Romano, asiago); 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs

Instructions

I’m always looking for ways to use unseasoned ground venison. Here’s a fun little appetizer that turns some of that ubiquitous ground into a plate of addicting morsels. I combine tomato paste, olives, and lots of Italian-style cheeses and herbs to make these crustless pizza bites. Yeah, I know I...

Updated at: Thu, 25 Dec 2025 18:08:25 GMT