CRACKER-STUFFED MUSHROOMS

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Mushroom caps are stuffed with a savory blend of chopped mushroom stems, onion, red pepper, cracker crumbs and basil for classic baked appetizers.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 35m

Yield Makes 20 servings, 1 mushroom each.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

20 medium mushrooms
3 Tbsp. margarine or butter
2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
2 Tbsp. finely chopped red bell pepper
14 round buttery crackers, finely crushed (about 1/2 cup crumbs)
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F. Remove stems from mushrooms; finely chop 1/4 cup of the stems. Discard remaining stems or cover and refrigerate for another use. Melt margarine in large skillet on medium heat. Add chopped stems, onions and peppers; cook and stir until tender. Stir in crumbs and basil.
Spoon crumb mixture evenly into mushroom caps; place on baking sheet.
Bake 15 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30, Fat 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 40 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 1 g