SPICY STUFFED MUSHROOMS

SPICY STUFFED MUSHROOMS

½ lb. spicy pork sausage
24 large fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped green onion
¼ cup minced garlic
¼ cup butter
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup (4-oz) shredded Pepper Jack cheese, divided

In a small skillet, cook sausage over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes or until no longer pink; drain.

Remove stems from mushrooms and finely chop; set caps aside. In a large skillet, sauté’ the stems, onion and garlic in butter for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the sausage, bread crumbs and ½ cup cheese.

Spoon about 2 tbsp into each mushroom cap. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 350^ for 22-25 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.

Yield: 2 dozen.