Stuffed Mushrooms III

Mushroom caps stuffed with a mixture of Italian cheeses and pesto.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 261 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 8 large fresh mushrooms
• ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 4 tablespoons pesto

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Wash mushrooms, remove stems, hollow out and brush inside and out with olive oil.

Step 3

In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine cheese and pesto, reserving 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese for later. Stuff the cheese-pesto mixture into the mushroom caps. Arrange the caps on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle the mushrooms with the reserved Parmesan cheese.

Step 4

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and brownish.