As usual, I don't have exact measurements for this recipe, but then again you could add more or less of anything, add more or leave out something and nothing much would change (other than the taste, of course!) in how it came out. Anyway, I've changed to using a regular stuffing mix, or preferably, a plain club cracker like Keeblers, crushed rather than use breadcrumbs. Breadcrumbs are just to "fine" for my liking in a stuffing mix. So depending on how many mushrooms you need to stuff, crush up a mess of Keebler club crackers. Sautee some minced onion and garlic in butter or butter/olive oil or to reduce fat, a tiny bit of butter at first, then add in some chicken broth and keep cooking until softened. Sometimes I add thyme as I love thyme with mushrooms. I add in a bit of white wine as well and let that cook a bit to get rid of the alcohol. I also add in some fresh minced parsley to the crumbs if I have it on hand right before I dump in the onion mixture. Salt & pepper to taste, noting the crackers have salt in them, so taste before adding more. I then dump the butter/onion mixture into the crumbs and mix it all up, adding more butter (or chicken stock) until it's "wet" enough. Sometimes I mince the stems of the mushrooms into the onion mix as well, but sometimes I save them for another use. Sometimes I also throw some grated parmesan into the stuffing mix - it all depends on whether it's a special occasion or holiday I'm making them for, or everyday use. Everyday I tend to try and keep the fat content down. I then cube up cheddar cheese (you can use reduced fat) and place a cube in each mushroom cap, then I mound on the stuffing mixture. The cheese melts and absorbs into the portion of stuffing inside the cap. I put a tiny bit of water in the bottom of the pan, cover it with foil and bake at 350 for about 20 minutes, checking until done. Sometimes I take the foil off towards the end. As you can see, I vary this recipe a lot, adding or leaving things out and it's always good. I've minced up genoa or hard salami in this mixture and that's great as well, altho it adds to the fat content. Nothing fancy, just a good, basic stuffed mushroom recipe - I think anyway! Enjoy your treasures. Love me some good mushrooms!! ;) Lisa

I use this recipe from the Hungry Girl. I love it. Stuffed 'n Squashed Mushroom Foil Pack 2011 Hungry Girl. All Rights Reserved. yield: 2 servings Level: Easy Ingredients 2 wedges light spreadable Swiss cheese (recommended: The Laughing Cow Light), room temperature 1 zucchini, ends removed, finely diced 2 large portabella mushrooms, stems chopped and reserved 1 teaspoon finely chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic 1/8 teaspoon salt Dash ground thyme Black pepper 1/2 tablespoon reduced-fat Parmesan-style grated topping Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a bowl, combine cheese wedges, zucchini, chopped mushroom stems, onion, garlic, salt, and thyme. Add pepper, to taste. Mix until smooth. Set aside. Lay a large piece of heavy-duty foil on a baking sheet. Lightly spray both sides of the mushroom caps with olive oil nonstick spray, and place next to each other on the foil with the rounded sides down. Spoon veggie-cheese mixture into the mushroom caps-there will be a lot, so pack it in! Sprinkle with grated topping. Place another large piece of foil over the caps. Fold together and seal all four edges of the two foil pieces, forming a well-sealed packet. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 23 to 25 minutes, until mushrooms are tender. Allow the packet to cool for a few minutes, and then cut it to release steam before opening it entirely. (Careful-steam will be hot.) If you like, season with additional salt and thyme, to taste. Enjoy! PER SERVING (1/2 of recipe, 1 large stuffed mushroom): 90 calories, 2.5g fat, 400mg sodium, 10g carbs, 3g fiber, 4g sugars, 6.5g protein Linda

I have made both of these and they are very good and very easy! Alexa BACON AND CREAM CHEESE STUFFED MUSHROOMS 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 4-6 strips of bacon, fried and crumbled; reserve fat 1 small onion, finely chopped 20-25 large mushrooms, stems removed about 8 mushroom stems, finely chopped Saute onion and mushroom stems in bacon fat until tender. Drain off excess fat. Mix crumbled bacon, onion and stems with softened cream cheese until the mixture is workable. Stuff each mushroom and bake at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes. Finish under the broiler just until tops are golden. ************************************************************* Spinach and Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms Rating: Read Reviews Submit A Review Filled with sausage and spinach, whole white mushrooms come alive with flavor. Estimated Times: Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ingredients: 1 package(12 oz.) STOUFFER'S frozen Spinach Soufflé, defrost according to package directions (I use plain frozen chopped spinach and a little sour cream) 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 3 tablespoons chopped onion 3/4 cup water 2 1/3 cups herb seasoned stuffing (not crouton style) 8 ounces bulk Italian sausage; cooked, drained and crumbled 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional for garnish 2 1/2 pounds whole white mushrooms, stems removed Instructions: MELT butter in medium saucepan; add onion and cook until translucent. Add water; heat to boiling. Remove pan from heat. Add herb-seasoned stuffing; stir until moistened. Stir in Spinach Soufflé, cooked sausage and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. ARRANGE mushrooms on baking sheet; fill with spinach mixture, mounding slightly. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese. BAKE in preheated 400ðF. oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese and mushrooms are lightly browned. Serves: 12

And while we are on the subject.....This recipe appeared in the Chicago Trib food section about 30 years ago. Stuffed Mushrooms 1 pound fresh mushrooms ( meduim size) 1/4 c. butter 3 green onions 1/2 c finely grated fresh bread crumbs 3 T crumbled Maytag Blue Cheese 1 T minced fresh parsley 1T lemon juice 1/2 t salt Wipe mushrooms and remove stems. Chop stems and green onions ( tops too!) and saute in the butter until just getting soft. Add crumbs, cheese, parsley, lemon juice and salt. Place in mushroom caps in a shallow baking dish, sprinkle with paprika, Bake 8 minutes at 450. Do not fill mushrooms ahead or the salt in the filling will draw moisture out of the mushrooms and make them watery. You can, however make the filling ahead and refrigerate and fill the mushrooms just before baking. Allow a couple more minutes baking to allow for the ice cold filling. Linda C