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                         Basic Stuffed Mushrooms

Recipe By     : Cooking Live Show #8886
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                      Mushrooms

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  24      md            Mushrooms -- stems removed,
                        - finely chopped
                        Basic Stuffing:
     1/2  c             Duxelles -- see recipe
     1/4  c             Dry bread crumbs
   2      tb            Fresh herbs (parsley, tarragon,
                        - chervil, and/or chives) --
                        - chopped
     1/2  c             Lumb crab meat or finely chopped
                        - prosciutto or crumbled cooked
                        - bacon (optional)
     1/2  c             Parmesan, asiago, or feta --
                        - freshly grated parmesan or
                        - crumbled, 1/4 c reserved
   1                    Egg -- lightly beaten
   2      tb            Olive oil or melted butter
                        Salt
                        Black pepper -- freshly ground

Preheat the oven to 400 F. Arrange the mushroom caps in a single
layer in a lightly greased shallow baking dish. In a bowl combine the
stuffing ingredients thoroughly. Divide the stuffing mixture among
the mushroom caps, mounding it slightly. Drizzle the mushrooms with
the olive oil or butter and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle
tops with reserved 1/4 cup cheese. Bake in the middle of the oven for
12 to 15 minutes, or until heated through.

Yield: 24 hors d'oeuvres


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