CHEESE AND SPINACH-STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Cheese and Spinach-Stuffed Mushrooms image

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

48 fresh whole baby portabella or white mushrooms (1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter)
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/2 cup Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Remove stems from mushroom caps; reserve caps. Discard stems. In large bowl, mix cream cheese, spinach, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese, the salt and both peppers until well blended. Spoon into mushroom caps, mounding slightly. Place mushrooms in ungreased 17x12-inch half-sheet pan.
In small bowl, mix remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, the bread crumbs and butter. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over filled mushroom caps, pressing lightly.
Bake 20 to 22 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185, Carbohydrate 165 g, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg