These yummy stuffed mushrooms make a great appetizer for any get together. They could also be served as the main dish for any vegetarians.
1/2 c. Italian style dried bread crumbs
1/2 c. grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 T. freshly chopped Italian parsley
1 T. freshly chopped mint leaves
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil
28 large white mushrooms, stemmed (2 1/2 inches in diameter)
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Remove and discard stems from mushrooms; wipe off mushrooms with wet paper towels.
Stir the bread crumbs, grated cheese, garlic, parsley, mint, 2 T. olive oil, salt and pepper in a medium size bowl; blend.
Drizzle a heavy large baking sheet with 1 T. olive oil, to coat. Spoon the bread crumb filling into the mushroom cavities; place on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the remaining oil evenly over the mushrooms.
Bake about 25 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is heated through and is golden on top.
Serve immediately.
Makes 28.