Empress mushrooms

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
16mediumsMushrooms
1smallOnion, chopped
1largeGarlic, clove, chopped
½cupOil, olive
6ouncesProsciutto, OR
1largeHam, slice
2teaspoonsMarjoram
Salt
Pepper
1cupWine, white
Bread crumbs
Cheese, Parmigiano,
Grated
2teaspoonsParsley

Directions

Clean the mushrooms thoroughly and remove and chop up their stems.

Saute onions and garlic in ¼ cup of olive oil until transparent.

Add chopped mushrooms stems, chopped prosciutto, parsley, marjoram, salt and pepper. Saute for about 2 minutes, then add wine.

Add bread crumbs until mixture is consistency of mush. Coat mushroom tops with remaining olive oil. Stuff each mushroom with a tablespoon of the mixture, then sprinkle with Parmigiano cheese and bake at 375 F for 3 - 7 minutes, depending on the size of the mushrooms.

Source: Great Chefs of San Francisco, Avon Books, 1984 Chef: Adriana Giramonti, Giramonti Restaurant, San Francisco, CA From: Rob Stewart Date: 09-12-94