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Clam-Stuffed Mushrooms

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. YIELD: 2 dozen.
Seafood lovers will savor these yummy bites from field editor Maria Regakis of Somerville, Massachusetts. Maria stuffs mushroom caps with a pleasing combination of minced clams, cheese and seasonings.

Ingredients

  • 24 large fresh mushrooms
  • 2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams, drained
  • 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1-1/2 cups butter, melted, divided
  • 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

  • 1. Remove mushroom stems (discard or save for another use); set caps aside. In a large bowl, combine the clams, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, green pepper, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, parsley and pepper. Stir in 3/4 cup butter. Fill each mushroom cap with about 1 tablespoon clam mixture.
  • 2. Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; drizzle with remaining butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 stuffed mushroom: 140 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 220mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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