Basic Stuffed Mushrooms

* Exported from MasterCook *

Basic Stuffed Mushrooms

Recipe By : Cooking Live Show #8886
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cooking Live Import

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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24 medium mushrooms -- stems removed,
-- finely chopped to
-- be used in the
following duxelles recipe
basic stuffing:
1/2 cup duxelles -- see following
-- recipe
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs -- i.e. parsley,
-- tarragon, chervil,
-- and/or
chives
1/2 cup lumb crab meat or finely chopped
-- prosciutto or crumbled cooked
bacon -- optional
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan -- asiago or crumbled
-- feta, 1/4 cup
-- reserved
for top
1 egg -- lightly beaten
2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange the mushroom caps in a single layer
in a lightly greased shallow baking dish. In a bowl combine the stuffing
ingredients thoroughly. Divide the stuffing mixture among the mushroom caps,
mounding it slightly. Dri
zzle the mushrooms with the olive oil or butter and season with salt and
pepper. Sprinkle tops with reserved 1/4 cup cheese. Bake in the middle of the
oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until heated through.

Yield: 24 hors d'oeuvres




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