OLIVE GARDEN-STYLE STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Olive Garden-Style Stuffed Mushrooms image

Provided by Angela Pietrantonio @mrsjoepie

Number Of Ingredients 16

12 - fresh mushrooms
1 can(s) (6 ounce size) clams (drained and finely minced)
1/4 cup(s) clam juice for stuffing
1 - green onion, chopped finely
1/8 teaspoon(s) garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) minced garlic
1 tablespoon(s) melted butter, cooled
1 teaspoon(s) oregano leaves
1/2 cup(s) italian style bread crumbs
1 - egg, beaten
2 tablespoon(s) finely grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon(s) finely grated romano cheese
2 tablespoon(s) finely grated mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup(s) inely grated mozzarella cheese, for garnish
1/4 cup(s) melted butter, for topping
- freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Steps:

Wash and remove stems from mushrooms, pat dry. Save stems for another recipe. In mixing bowl place clams, onion, garlic salt, minced garlic, butter and oregano. Mix through and blend well. Add Italian bread crumbs, egg, clam juice and blend. Stir cheeses in clam stuffing and mix well. Place clam mixture inside mushroom cavity and slightly mound clam mixture.
Place mushrooms in slightly oiled baking dish. Pour butter over mushrooms. Cover and place in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for about 35 - 40 minutes.
Remove cover and sprinkle freshly grated mozzarella cheese on top and pop back in oven just so the cheese melts slightly, garnish with freshly diced parsley. 4 points per serving