Ingredients
- 24 large crimini or white mushrooms (each about 2-1/2 inches in diameter)
- ◦6 Tbsp (3/4 stick) butter, at room temperature
- ◦2 shallots, finely chopped
- ◦1/2 cup finely chopped leek (white and pale green parts only)
- ◦3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- ◦1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
- ◦1 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread
- ◦3 Tbsp whipping cream
- ◦2 large egg yolks
- ◦1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- ◦2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ◦Assorted toppings (i.e., fresh chives, prosciutto, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, etc.)
Preparation
Step 1
1.Remove stems from mushrooms, forming cavities. Chop stems finely. Spread 2 tablespoons butter over the bottom of a 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish. Arrange mushroom caps, rounded side down, in prepared dish.
2.Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms stems, shallots, leek, garlic, and thyme. Saute until stems are tender, about 5 minutes. Mix in bread crumbs; stir 5 minutes longer. Season stuffing with salt and pepper. Whisk cream and egg yolks in small bowl to blend; mix into stuffing.
3.Sprinkle mozzarella in cavities of mushroom caps. Mound stuffing in caps; top with Parmesan. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
4.Preheat oven to 375 degrees (F). Press toppings onto mushrooms. Bake mushrooms uncovered until tender and heated through, about 18 minutes.
Makes 10 servings.