Stuffed Mushroom Recipes
The traditional 'way to a man's heart is through his stomach' holds true, but the word 'man' now extends to women and children as well. The shelves of the super markets and grocery stands are full of a variety of food components that turn out delectable dishes. And in the same line of thought, mushrooms sure head the list. Mushrooms are versatile in application and from nutritious broth for soups and saute appetizers to stuffing; they enable many a chef to churn out a great spread. There are a number of stuffed mushroom recipes that can add a splash of extravagance to your regular meal, without having to go way beyond.
Recipes That Work Magic on Your Taste Buds
One of the easiest and tasty recipes is that of crab-stuffed mushrooms. All you need is, as the name suggests, some crab meat, mushrooms, bread crumbs and some Parmesan cheese, and you have a great party snack! The appetizer is sure to win you applaud at the table. The crab-stuffed mushrooms are delicious and the fleshy crust created blends well with the sea food filling within. The simple recipe takes no longer than half an hour preparation time, once the ingredients are put together.
You need to saute half the quantity of mushrooms you wish to work with, in butter, along with minced green onions and red bell pepper. Sprinkle a little salt to taste. This needs to be cooked until the vegetables are tender and done. The cooked ingredients, on cooling, need to be mixed with bread crumbs, crab meat and seasoning. You could use any preferred seasoning blend easily available in the market. The filling is then pressed into the cavities of the remaining mushrooms, which is got by removing the stems and a little carving. Fill each one and sprinkle it with a little Parmesan cheese. This is optional though. Preheat the oven at 350 and then bake them for about 15 to 20 minutes.
Another popular choice among the recipes is the sausage-stuffed mushrooms. You need to cook the sausages and the mushrooms separately and set them aside to cool. Then, by scooping out the stem of the mushrooms, create the cavities for the filling. The cooked sausages should be mixed with cream cheese and grated Parmesan cheese. This stuffing is then to be filled into the mushrooms and baked for approximately seven minutes at 350. They are ready within half an hour and are delicious and nutritious and a hit with fussy children.
These recipes may be downloaded online or taken from any of the great celebrity chef recipe books. You could experiment on your own too. They are another great gourmet turn out and a roaring success at any social gathering. This is a unique way to cater to those members in the family who love sea food and can't get enough of it. Children love them and they are sure to make your barbeque party an affair to remember. This recipe is easy to follow and takes about 25 minutes to put together. All you need is to get the ingredients organized and preheat the oven.
Lobster-stuffed mushrooms make amazing appetizers. Once again, you need to create the cavity for the filling, by removing the stems and carving the button a little further. The filling includes grated cheese, fresh parsley, softened cream cheese, minced lobster flesh, fresh lemon juice, a splash of cognac, mustard and salt and pepper to taste. These are tossed in olive oil and mixed in a blender. The filling needs to then be pressed into the mushrooms. Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on a large pre-greased baking sheet. Bake the mushrooms for 10 minutes. Remove them and sprinkle some more cheese on top. Thereafter, heat just until the cheese melts and the crust looks golden.
