CLAM-STUFFED MUSHROOMS

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Seafood lovers will savor these yummy bites from field editor Maria Regakis of Somerville, Massachusetts. Maria stuffs mushroom caps with a pleasing combination of minced clams, cheese and seasonings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

24 large fresh mushrooms
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams, drained
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups butter, melted, divided
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Remove mushroom stems (discard or save for another use); set caps aside. In a large bowl, combine the clams, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, green pepper, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, parsley and pepper. Stir in 3/4 cup butter. Fill each mushroom cap with about 1 tablespoon clam mixture. , Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; drizzle with remaining butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 220mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.