Italian Stuffed Mushrooms

  • Note: For variety you can use LF Cheddar instead of the LF mozzarella.

    30 medium-size fresh mushrooms
    1/2 C 2 ounces shredded LF Mozzarella
    1/4 C minced fresh parsley
    1/4 C FF Italian dressing

    Clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel. Remove mushroom stems and finely chop; set caps aside.
    Combine chopped mushroom stems, cheese, parsley, and Italian dressing in a bowl, stirring well. Spoon mixture evenly into reserved mushroom caps, and place in a shallow baking dish. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until cheese melts. Yield 30 (about 8 calories each)

    MICROWAVE INSTRUCTIONS:
    Prepare mushrooms as directed above. Spoon chopped mushroom mixture evenly into microwave caps. Arrange mushroom caps in a shallow baking dish. Microwave, uncovered, at HIGH 3-4 minutes or until cheese melts, rotating a quarter-turn every minute.

    VITALS:
    0.7 Protein
    0.7 Carbs
    1 Cholest.
    0.2 Iron
    27 Sodium
    13 Calcium

    Tip: To keep mushrooms fresh longer, store them lose and unwashed in a paper bag in the refrigerator. Plastic bags will cause the mushrooms to deteriorate.