STUFFED MUSHROOMS ITALIANO 
12 lg. fresh mushrooms (5 oz.)
1 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. finely chopped onion
1/4 c. diced pepperoni (1 oz.)
2 tbsp. finely chopped green pepper
1/2 sm. clove garlic, minced
1/4 c. finely crushed rich round crackers (6 crackers)
1 1/2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
2 tsp. snipped parsley
1/4 tsp. seasoning salt
1/8 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
Dash of pepper

Wash mushrooms; remove and finely chop the stems. Drain caps on paper toweling. In 1-quart bowl, combine butter, chopped stems, onion, pepperoni, green pepper and garlic. Microwave, covered on high for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender.

Stir in crumbs, cheese, parsley, salt, oregano and pepper; mix well. Mound mixture in the mushroom caps. Place caps in dish. Microwave, covered, on 50% power for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are hot. Serves 12.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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