Mama's Stuffed Mushrooms

This is a recipe that is loved by both of our families. We have a fun little family Christmas tradition. When we get together for the holidays we always plan one dinner where every person or couple makes a recipe that they really like. It can be anything from appetizer, side dish, main dish or even a dessert. Julia's husband Vince made them one year and they have been a family favorite ever since.

Mamma's Stuffed Mushrooms

from Eat This...It'll Make You Feel Better by Dom DeLuise

Ingredients:

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp. olive oil

1 sweet Italian sausages

5 tbsp. flavored bread crumbs

1 tsp. grated cheese

1 tbsp. minced parsley

1 egg1 lb. mushrooms (whole)

chicken stock

Directions: In a frying pan, gently brown the minced garlic in the olive oil.Remove the sausage meat from the casing, crumble the meat into the pan, and brown that, too. In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, and egg. Add the cooked sausage.Wash the mushrooms quickly, because they tend to absorb water. Remove the mushroom stems and save them for soup or mince them and put them back into the stuffing. Fill the caps nicely with the stuffing. Place them in a baking pan lined with foil. Add a little chicken stock to the bottom of the pan (6-10 tbsp.), just to give them moisture.Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes. If the mushrooms are small, maybe 15 minutes will do. Serve them hot! Serves 4-6.

Posted by: Sallie and Julia