Pesto-Stuffed Mushrooms



24 medium large mushrooms, trimmed and wiped clean
melted butter for brushing caps

Filling:
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons finely minced onions
1 large clove garlic, finely minced
3/4 cup pesto
1/4 cup fine fresh breadcrumbs
freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1. Remove stems from mushroom caps. Brush caps with melted butter and set aside.
2. Finely mince mushroom stems. In a skillet, melt the 3 tablespoons of butter and saute the minced stems with the onion and garlic to soften. Combine mixture with the pesto and breadcrumbs, mixing well. Mound the filling into the reserved mushroom caps and sprinkle with the grated cheese.
3. Arrange the filled caps, touching, in a shallow baking dish. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes until tender and lightly browned. Serve at once.

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