Tangy Stuffed Mushrooms
- 1 -2 lb of fresh button style mixed mushrooms, rinsed and stems removed
- 1 (8 ounce) container cream cheese (low fat fine)
- 14 cup shredded parmesan cheese (more or less per preference)
- 2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 stalks green onions, finely diced
- juice of half a lemon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing on mushroom cap
- 1 -2 teaspoon of onion powder for dusting on mushroom cap (optional)
- salt and pepper
- gently wash mushrooms in cold water, remove stems and discard.
- dry mushrooms in strainer or upside down on paper towels.
- preheat oven to 350. in a microwave safe container combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan, minced garlic, green onion (conserving enough to top on mushrooms), and lemon juice.
- microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute, remove from microwave and stir well then cover, set aside.
- on a baking sheet or foil, place mushroom caps upside down (hole facing surface) brush the outside of caps gently with olive oil and lightly dust with salt and onion powder.
- turn mushrooms over so hole is facing up.
- with a spoon and cheese mixture, spoon in enough that the cap is fully stuffed.
- when all have been stuffed, sprinkle the 2 tbsp of parmesan cheese and remaining green onion evenly over top of cheese mixture.
- place in oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- remove from oven and let cool for 3-4 minutes, serve immediately.
button style mixed mushrooms, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, parmesan cheese, stalks green onions, lemon, olive oil, onion, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tangy-stuffed-mushrooms-422722 (may not work)