Margherita®

Italian Stuffed Mushrooms

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Makes

12 servings

 

Ingredients

24   large button or crimini mushrooms (about 1 pound)
2   tablespoons light or regular Caesar or Italian salad dressing
½   cup finely chopped Margherita Sliced Pepperoni (from an 8 ounce package)
¼   cup finely chopped smoked mozzarella or Provolone cheese
¼   cup finely chopped drained bottled roasted red bell peppers
2   tablespoons panko or dry breadcrumbs
½   teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

1.  

Heat oven to 350°F. Meanwhile, remove mushroom stems from mushrooms; reserve for another use. Brush dressing over mushroom caps; place stemmed sides up in a foil-lined 15 x 10-inch jelly roll pan.

2.  

In a medium bowl, combine pepperoni, cheese, peppers, breadcrumbs and oregano; mix well.

3.  

Spoon mixture into mushroom caps mounding as needed. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until heated through. Serve warm or at room temperature.