Roasted red pepper stuffed mushrooms

2 Dozen

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsMed-size White Mushrooms
8ouncesPk. Cream Cheese, softened
7ouncesJar - Roasted Red Peppers, patted dry
2tablespoonsParmesan cheese, grated
1teaspoonGarlic, minced
1pinchGround red pepper

Directions

Remove stems from mushrooms. Reserve caps. Set stems aside for another use.

In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal wing blade, place cream cheese, roasted red peppers, parmesan cheese, garlic and ground red pepper. Process until smooth, about 1 minute.

In a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip, place cream cheese mixture. Pipe into mushrooms caps; garnish with toasted pine nuts, sliced green olives and parsley leaves, if desired.

Source: Mushroom Council - Gannett Newspapers 12/18/96 From the recipe files of suzy@...