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Cheesy Herbed Mushroom Caps

INGREDIENTS

-1 package (250g) light cream cheese, softened
-1 clove garlic, crushed
-4 small green onions, chopped
-1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
-2 tbsp chopped parsley
-1/2 tsp dried basil or thyme
-1/2 tsp salt
-36 medium-sized fresh Mushrooms
Garnish:  chopped fresh parsley or basil and diced red pepper or paprika

DIRECTIONS:

1)In medium bowl, blend cream cheese, garlic, onions, pepper sauce, parsley and basil. Mix well.
2)Remove stems from mushrooms and save for future use.
3)Spoon or pipe 1 tsp cheese mixture into mushroom caps.
4)Serve immediately or cover and chill until serving. Garnish as desired.
Tip:  Cheese mixture can be prepared, covered and chilled a few days in advance of serving

Mozzarella Mushrooms

INGREDIENTS:

-1 pound fresh button mushrooms, sliced into thirds
-1/2 cup Italian-style salad dressing
-1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
-8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

DIRECTIONS

1)Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2)Dip each slice of mushroom in the salad dressing, then into the bread crumbs.
3)Layer the coated mushroom slices into a 2 quart casserole dish.
4)Pour in any remaining dressing and sprinkle with any remaining breadcrumbs.
5)Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
6)Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Source:allrecipes.com