MUSHROOM CROQUETTES

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This is an excellent dairy lunch or side dish, with an Italian flavor. Use the best fresh mushrooms you can find.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs fresh white mushrooms, divided
1 large onion, quartered
1 clove garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 3/4 cups Italian style breadcrumbs, divided
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (17 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce or 1 (17 ounce) jar alfredo sauce

Steps:

  • Trim mushroom stems.
  • In the container of a food processor, combine 1 pound (about 6 cups) of the mushrooms, the onion and garlic.
  • Pulse just until coarsely chopped.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil until hot.
  • Add mushroom mixture.
  • Cook and stir until mushrooms are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Spoon into a large bowl.
  • Stir in 1 1/4 cups of the bread crumbs, the cheese, egg and pepper.
  • Form into ten 3-inch long croquettes.
  • Place remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs on a plate or sheet of waxed paper.
  • Coat croquettes with bread crumbs.
  • Slice remaining 1/2 pound mushrooms; set aside for later use.
  • In a large skillet, over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil until hot.
  • Cook croquettes on both sides until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, over medium heat, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil until hot.
  • Add sliced mushrooms; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in spaghetti sauce; cook until hot, about 2 minutes.
  • Serve over croquettes.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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