Microwave Stuffed Mushrooms
For each of the following stuffings, use 12 large, fresh mushrooms, 2" in diameter. Wash mushrooms well, removing stems. Dry.
Prepare one of the following stuffing recipes. Divide evenly among caps and mound slightly. Arrange caps in a circle on plate. Microwave at HIGH 3-4 minutes, rotating plate ½ turn after 2 minutes. If mushroom size is not uniform, smaller caps may cook in a shorter time.
NOTE: Mushroom stems may be finely chopped (about cup) and added to stuffing, except Spinach Stuffing, if desired.
Ham or Bacon Stuffing
½ Cup onion - finely chopped
1 Pkg (3 oz) cream cheese - softened
¼ Cup fine dry bread crumbs
½ Cup cooked ham or bacon (8 slices) - chopped
In 1½-quart casserole place stems and onions, cover and microwave at HIGH 4 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. To hot mixture add cream cheese, mashing and mixing well. Stir in crumbs and ham or bacon.
Clam Stuffing
1 Pkg (3 oz) cream cheese - softened
1 Can (7 oz) minced clams - drained
1 TBSP. minced parsley
½ Tsp. garlic powder
¼ Cup french fried onions
In 1-quart casserole place chopped stems (if desired), cup finely chopped onion and 2 TBSP. butter. Microwave at HIGH for 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients.
Crunchy Stuffing
2 TBSP. butter
Cup onion - finely chopped or grated
½ Cup walnuts - finely chopped
1 TBSP. chili sauce
1 Tsp. lemon juice
Tsp. salt
In 1-quart casserole place chopped stems (if desired),onion and butter. Microwave at HIGH for 3 minutes, until onion is limp. Add remaining ingredients.
Bread Crumb Stuffing
¼ Cup onion - finely chopped
¼ Cup green pepper - finely chopped
¼ Cup celery - finely chopped
3 TBSP. butter
1 Pkg (3 oz) cream cheese - softened
In 1-quart casserole place chopped stems (if desired),onion,
green pepper, celery and butter. Microwave at HIGH for 3 minutes, until slightly
cooked. Add cream cheese, crumbs, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Mix together
well.
Spinach Stuffing
1 Pkg 12 oz Frozen spinach souffle
½ Cup softened bread crumbs (about 1 slice)
1 Tsp. lemon juice
½ Tsp. instant minced onions
½ Tsp. salt
Remove spinach from foil, cut in half and return half to freezer. Place other half in 1-quart casserole and microwave at MEDIUM for 1½ minutes, until partially defrosted. Mash with fork. Mix in crumbs, lemon juice, onion and salt.
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