Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Tuscan Stuffed Mushrooms

I've gotten a bit tired of regular 'ol stuffed mushrooms with the breadcrumbs & wasn't inspired to make any until I came across this recipe from Giada. These were simply some of the best stuffed mushrooms I've had & such a nice change from the usual. So savory & delicious!!

These will definitely be an appetizer at my Christmas dinner - just look at the colors - although they'd be perfect for Thanksgiving as well. I took these to my parents this past weekend as soon as they were out of the oven & once there we just placed them under the broiler for 2 minutes to freshen 'em up a bit. We all agreed these are a keeper for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!


1 cup diced jarred roasted red bell peppers, rinsed
1 cup diced pitted green olives, rinsed
1 cup grated Pecorino Romano
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 bunch scallions, diced (white parts only)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt (I omit)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 lb white button mushrooms, cleaned & stemmed
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves (optional)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl mix together the roasted red bell peppers, olives, cheese, breadcrumbs, scallions, olive oil, salt (if using) & pepper. Spoon the filling into the cavity of the mushrooms. Place them on a wire rack over a cookie sheet. I like to do this so they are not sitting in all their liquid getting soggy. Instead the bottoms roast just like the tops. Bake until the mushrooms are tender, about 12 minutes.

Transfer the mushrooms to a serving platter, sprinkle with chopped basil, if desired and serve.


My Thoughts:

The original recipe called for half of the filling but it seemed too little to me so I doubled the recipe to what you see above. This was enough filling for a one pound pkg of mushrooms, with the filling piled up high on each. It will sink a bit once cooked so pile as high as you can.


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33 comments:

Kacey said...

I'm first! Woa dang! These look evil - but only in the best of ways. I used to not like mushrooms at all until I was pregnant with the twins, now I still can't get enough of them. YUM!

Beth said...

Oh my word. I am going to be so fat.

You are beautiful for having a printable version available!! You rawk!!

I *heart* mushrooms. Like nobody's bidness.

YUM!!

Kameron said...

Those look so good! I will definitely try them. I think they are better for you too without all of the butter and bread crumbs of normal stuffed mushrooms!!

Rebecca said...

I love stuffed mushrooms! My Mom always makes them, but I think this year I will have to give it ago and surprise everyone! Awesome recipe!

Jenny said...

Wow, I so want some of these for lunch today! I am starving and it's only 8:45am. Great recipe girl! Things have been crazy in my house hence my lack of commenting. I always love checking in here!

tiarastantrums said...

oh - my mouth started to water as soon as I saw the photo and I had not read one single word yet!!!!! Looks like a great try for me!!

Tiffany said...

You know that stuffed mushrooms make me seriously happy, right?

I so love your blog.

Lump said...

WOO! Love mushrooms! Ok, I know I say I love everything, but it's true, I DO LOVE ALL FOOD. :)

Also, appetizers I can do, so I'm definitely going to try this one out. :)

Tam said...

I LOVE GIADA....I love stuffed Mushrooms....this is a win win all the way around!!!!!! Hope you are having a great great week! OOOO YOU will have to list YOUR whole Thanksgiving Menu! DO tell!

~Marie~ said...

I love Giada! Intersting story, my best friend's parents went to California for a week, and they ended up being in an elevator with her. So momma Dot waited for Giada to take a break from talking to a friend that was with her to tell her how much she loves her show and how she has her cookbooks. Momma Dot said Giada looked over, rolled her eyes, and then went about talking to her friend.

Shocking! I know, because she seems so friendly and warm. Maybe she was just in a bad mood that day!

Carrie and Jim said...

This is awesome. I actually purchased stuffing mushrooms at the store wanting something different. You just made my life alittle easier!

Jamey said...

Holy cow these look awesome! thanks for shring, I love the pictures they really help!

Anonymous said...

Looks great! Thanks for sharing!

FROGGITY! said...

yayyy! mushrooms!! as LL would say: my fa-ber-ite!

Jen said...

So if you could just pack those on some dry ice and send them up here, that would be really great. I am very hungry right now

Tabitha Blue said...

... wish I liked mushrooms.

Pam said...

What a unique stuffed mushroom. I love all the ingredients so I am sure I would really enjoy these.

Brandy said...

Ick. I hate mushrooms....but I'm sure it's good to you fungi lovers out there. [:

Michelle said...

Those look seriously good and I could make them in my toaster oven!!! :)

My youngest claims to hate mushrooms, but she will eat them stuffed!!

Courtney said...

Mmmm Mmmmm Mmmmmm! That looks tasty!

The Blonde Duck said...

If only Ben wasn't allergic! Those look wonderful!

Anonymous said...

Looks so yummy, but seems so ambitious!

Lana said...

OK... SO good! I am drooling on my husbands computer. Do you think he will mind? (My hard drive crashed yesterday... be sad for me)

sportzmom said...

I can't wait to try these...I love anything with olives. Happy Monday. BTW, I have a son, Tristan, as well. He is 16 though so the banner wouldn't work for him! Happy Monday.

Lisa@BlessedwithGrace said...

I wish I could eat the picture! Looks so good. Thanks for your faithfulness with TMTT.

Anonymous said...

Those look sooooooooo good. I LOVE sauteed mushrooms by themselves let alone with a yummy stuffing!

Unknown said...

I'll never be able to eat mushroom. Not even if they are stuff with money.

Jason, as himself said...

I LOVE mushrooms. These look divine. Why is that people either LOVE mushrooms, or they just detest them?

Vanessa Rogers said...

That looks so delicious!!

Anonymous said...

This looks amazing! I'd love to have you stop by my "Tasty Tuesday" with this! Thanks for sharing! The photos are great!

mommy4life said...

Came over from SITS. Sound delicious and I think I could even eat them (I am on South Beach).

I am going to follow your blog - the recipes look awesome!

Robyn said...

visiting from SITS...
These look amazing. I can't wait to try them. Thank you so very much for the printable recipe. You are awesome. I'm bookmarking your site so I can lurk and print your great treats!

Tara Bennett said...

I am dying over how delish these look. Thanks for the recipe!