Stuffed Mushrooms

These tasty mushroom appetizers are quick and easy to make. Put them out before the meal and watch them disappear.

Ingredients:

12 - 16 medium mushrooms
3 Tbsp butter butter
1 small finely chopped shallot (or 4 Tbsp onion)
2 Tbsp crumbled bacon

1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/3 c fine bread crumbs

1/2 c grated Parmesan cheese with 1/8 tsp poultry seasoning OR
1/2 c grated cheddar

Method:

1. Remove stems from mushrooms with a gentle twist and pull. Arrange hollowed out mushrooms on baking sheet.
2. Put butter, chopped stems, chopped shallot, bacon, salt and pepper in frying pan. Fry slowly until shallot (onion) is soft.
3. Mix crumbs and half the cheese and add to onion mixture. Stuff caps, with a little mound on top. Sprinkle with extra cheese.
4. Bake at 350F 10 - 15 min.