NUTTY STUFFED MUSHROOMS

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Basil, Parmesan cheese and mushroom blend together well, while buttery pecans give these treats a surprising crunch. Our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren always ask for them! -Mildred Eldred, Union City, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

20 large fresh mushrooms
3 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
Dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Remove stems from mushrooms; set caps aside. Finely chop stems. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add chopped mushrooms and onion; saute until liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside., Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients; add mushroom mixture. Stuff firmly into mushroom caps. Bake, uncovered, in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan until tender, 15-18 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.