stuffed mushrooms

ingredients:

24 large fresh mushrooms, 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter

1/4 cup sliced green onions (2)

1 clove garlic, minced
2/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup shredded cheddar or smoked Gouda cheese or crumbled blue cheese


rinse and drain mushrooms. remove stems; reserve caps. chop enough stems to make 1 cup

in a medium saucepan, cook the chopped stems, green onion, and garlic in butter until tender.

stir in bread crumbs and cheese.

spoon crumb mixture into mushroom caps.

arrange stuffed mushrooms in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. bake in a 425º oven 8 to 10 minutes or until heated through.