Pasadena Star News/January 31, 2006

Gouda-Stuffed Mushrooms

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
24 each


INGREDIENTS:
6 ounces pancetta or Canadian bacon, finely diced 2 tablespoons butter 1 small onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chopped, packed fresh spinach 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Gouda cheese
3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
24 (2-inch) crimini mushroom caps



1 In a medium skillet, saute pancetta over medium-high heat until crisp, about 3 minutes. Remove to a mixing bowl. Discard fat from skillet. Melt butter in same skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; saute 3 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook just until wilted. Add to pancetta; allow to cool slightly. Stir in cheese; bread crumbs and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
2 Place mushrooms on a baking sheet. Mound about 2-1/2 tablespoons cheese mixture into center of each mushroom cap. Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven about 8 minutes. Serve hot.

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