Gorgonzola- and Hazelnut-Stuffed Mushrooms

Gorgonzola and Hazelnut-Stuffed Mushrooms

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Ingredients

  • 36 medium whole mushrooms
  • cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
  • ¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup chopped hazelnuts filberts
  • ¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 4 medium green onions chopped (¼ cup)
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Twist mushroom stems to remove from mushroom caps; reserve caps.
  • Finely chop enough stems to measure about ½ cup; discard remaining stems.
  • In medium bowl, mix chopped mushroom stems and remaining ingredients until well blended.
  • Spoon into mushroom caps, mounding slightly.
  • Place in ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until hot.
  • Serve warm.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Festive Touch

Add whole hazelnuts and oregano or parsley sprigs to the serving platter for a dramatic flair.

Kitchen Secrets

Italian Gorgonzola is rich and creamy with a mild, yet slightly pungent flavor and aroma. If you can’t find Gorgonzola, use blue cheese instead. And walnuts or pistachios can be used in place of the hazelnuts.
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Cuisine American
Holliday Christmas
Diets Vegetarian