Stuffed Mushrooms, Italian Style
Ingredients
- 12 large fresh mushrooms
- 6 tbsp salad or olive oil, divided
- salt
- 1 cup soft bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp basil leaves, crumbled
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Rinse mushrooms and pat dry. Remove stems; reserve for later use. Brush outsides of the caps with 4 tablespoons of the oil; sprinkle lighlty with salt. Place, cavity side up, in a shallow baking pan. Chop stems very fine (makes about 1 cup). Mix with bread crumbs, cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, onion powder and basil. Stir in egg. Spoon into mushroom caps. Dribble with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Bake for 30 minutes. Serve hot. Makes 4 to 6 portions.