Sicilian Stuffed Mushrooms Recipes

ITALIAN SAUSAGE STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Remove the stems from 24 large cremini mushrooms (finely chop the stems for the filling).
• Wipe the caps clean with a damp paper towel, then toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt . Arrange on a baking sheet.
• Cook 4 ounces sweet Italian sausage (casing removed) in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat, breaking up the meat, until no longer pink, 3 minutes. Add 1/2 finely chopped fennel bulb and the chopped mushroom stems and cook until tender, 3 minutes. Add 2 chopped garlic cloves, season with red pepper flakes and cook 1 minute. Let cool, then mix with 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup shredded fontina and 2 tablespoons each grated parmesan, chopped parsley and chopped green olives. Divide among the mushroom caps.
• Bake until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is golden, 15 to 17 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, then remove from the baking sheet.

SICILIAN STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Prepare the bread by taking the inside out of the half-loaf of Italian bread and soak it in milk.
• For the 12 large mushrooms - with a dry cloth, wipe the mushrooms. Remove the stems and mince the stems and set aside.
• Lay the 12 mushroom caps in a lightly oiled shallow pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dice the butter and divide it equally among the mushroom's caps.
• The Stuffing - saute diced leek with the olive oil, for about 3 minutes.
• Drain porcini mushrooms, chop them finely and with the minced stems add them to the leeks. Saute for another 5 minutes.
• Squeeze out excess milk from bread you had soaking and chop it small before adding it to the leek mixture. Saute another 3 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat and add the Parmesan cheese, Italian parsley and the pine nuts. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Stuff the mushroom caps with the bread mixture equally. Bake at 375' for about 25 minutes.
• Garnish with a piece of roasted red pepper or a sprinkle of saffron or paprika on each cap.

ITALIAN-SEASONED STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
• Remove stems from mushrooms. Chop stems and set aside. Brush caps with 1 tablespoon olive oil and place on the prepared baking sheet with the open sides up.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and Italian seasoning; cook for 2 minutes. Add mushroom stems and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl.
• Add crushed saltines, Asiago cheese, and ricotta cheese to the onion-mushroom mixture and mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Fill each mushroom cap with a spoonful of the mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven until mushrooms are tender and filling is bubbling slightly, 20 to 25 minutes.

STUFFED MUSHROOMS (LIDIA BASTIANICH)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F Remove the stems from the mushrooms and chop the stems fine.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the scallions and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in the red peppers and chopped mushroom stems and cook, stirring, until tender, about 3 minutes. Remove and cool.
• Toss the bread crumbs, grated cheese, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, and the sauéed vegetables until thoroughly blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stuff the cavity of each mushroom with the filling, pressing it in with a teaspoon until even with the sides of the mushrooms.
• Using 2 tablespoons of the butter, grease a 12 x 18-inch low-sided baking pan. Arrange the mushrooms side by side in the pan and, using the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, dot the top of each mushroom with about 1/4 teaspoon butter. Add the stock, wine, if using, and remaining 2 tablespoons parsley to the pan. If you like, drizzle the tops of the mushrooms with the oil. Bake until the mushrooms are cooked through and the breadcrumbs are golden brown, about 20 minutes.
• Serve the mushrooms on a warmed platter or divide them among warmed plates. Pour the pan juices into a small saucepan and bring to a boil on top of the stove. Boil until lightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Spoon the juices over the mushrooms, and serve immediately.