Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 18 large brown mushrooms (2 to 2 1/2" in diameter)
• 1/2 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped basil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for drizzling)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven - Set the oven rack to the middle position. Preheat to 400ºF (200ºC). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Grease with olive oil to prevent sticking.

2. 2

   Prepare the Mushrooms - Quickly rinse the mushroom caps and dry well. Alternatively, wipe away any dirt with a paper towel or pastry brush. Remove the stems.

3. 3

   Make the Stuffing - In a medium bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, mixing until the bread crumbs are evenly coated.

4. 4

   Stuff Each Cap - Stuff each mushroom cap with about 1 tablespoon of filling, lightly packing it into a small mound. Do not overfill.

5. 5

   Bake - Transfer stuffed mushrooms to the greased baking sheet. Drizzle about a ½ teaspoon of olive oil over the filling of each mushroom. Bake until tender, and the tops are golden brown and crispy, about 18 to 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve - Transfer to a platter and serve immediately while still hot. If desired, garnish with chopped parsley.