Mozzarella Mushroom Melts Recipes

MOZZARELLA MUSHROOMS WITH GARLIC TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Mix butter, basil and garlic. Cut baguette horizontally in half; spread with butter mixture. Cut each half into six portions; place on a baking sheet, cut side up., In a broiler-safe skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat; saute mushrooms until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, wine, 2 tablespoons basil, salt and pepper; cook, uncovered, 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; top with cheese. Broil 4-5 in. from heat until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes; sprinkle with remaining basil., Broil baguette portions until lightly toasted. Serve with mushrooms.

BAKED STUFFED MUSHROOMS WITH SAUSAGE AND MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Remove stems from mushrooms; finely chop enough stems to equal 1/2 cup and reserve (save remaining stems for another use).
• Place mushroom caps in a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon oil.
• Arrange caps cavity side up on a shallow baking pan; set aside.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
• Add sausage, green onion, garlic, Italian seasoning and reserved chopped mushroom stems.
• Cook, stirring, breaking sausage into smaller pieces with a fork, for about 5 minutes, until cooked through.
• Remove from heat; add 1/2 cup mozzarella and the Parmesan cheese and stir just until cheese melts.
• Stuff mushroom caps with sausage mixture; sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons mozzarella.
• Bake 10 to 15 minutes, until mushrooms are tender.