Stuffed Mushrooms

Funghi ripieni

My stuffed mushrooms taste delicious, are easy to make and great for parties. This is the recipe that my husband made for the 4^Th July dinner. This is a very rich dish, so I suggest accompanying it with some greens.

Preparation time: 40 minutes

Cooking time: about 20 minutes

Class: economy, heavy

Serves about 4-5

Ingredients:

2-3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
About 5-6 Italian sausages, about 3 oz. (80 g) each, casings removed
8 oz. (230 g) cream cheese
15-20 medium-large mushrooms, clean, stems separated from the caps

Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 370 F (187 C).

2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan. Add the sausages and let brown a little, breaking them up with a fork.
3. Allow the sausages to cool for 5 minutes or so, and add the cream cheese. Mix well, then fill each mushroom cap with the stuffing.
4. Place the stuffed mushrooms into a baking pan and bake for 20 minutes or until they begin to brown. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.