Stuffed Asiago Mushrooms - it's Time to Party!

By David Hu

Whether you’re hosting a party of going to a potluck, it’s good to have a sure-fire, easy appetizer you can make to impress your friends.

Today’s video recipe is a great party dish – Stuffed Asiago and Basil Mushrooms. It looks really fancy but there are only 6 ingredients. In the video I’ll tell you how to clean and store your mushrooms and you’ll see how easy this dish is to make.

Stuffed Asiago and Basil Mushrooms
24 crimini mushrooms, stems removed
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
3/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese
1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves, stems removed
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
6 cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Place mushrooms on a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; bake at 375° for 10 minutes.  Drain liquid from mushrooms.

Meanwhile, in a food processor, place the mayonnaise, Asiago cheese, basil and pepper; cover and process until blended.

Fill mushrooms with a heaping teaspoonful mayonnaise mixture; top with tomato.  Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until lightly browned.  Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer (calculated without Parmesan cheese) equals 35 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 50 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Source: Mushroom Council

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