20 to 24large white mushroomswiped clean with a damp paper towel, stems removed and finely chopped
1small onionfinely chopped
½green pepperfinely chopped
2clovesgarlicminced
3tablespoonsunsalted butter
¾cupcrushed Ritz crackers
½cupfinely chopped pepperoni
½cupgrated Romano cheese
1tablespoondried parsley
1teaspoondried oregano
1teaspoonseasoned salt
¼teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Melt the butter in a large (10 to 12-inch) skillet over medium heat, then add the chopped mushroom stems, onion, pepper and garlic. Saute until the mixture is softened and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining ingredients.
Fill each mushroom cap with the stuffing and bake until the mushrooms are dark and the stuffing is golden, about 25 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
Note: The stuffing can be made up to 2 days ahead of time. The mushrooms can be assembled, placed in a baking dish, covered and refrigerated for up to 1 day before baking.Nutritional values are based on one mushroom