Super Healthy Stuffed Mushrooms

These mushrooms can be stuffed and ready for the oven several hours in advance, just keep them refrigerated until you're ready to bake and serve them.  Just heat them for an extra 5 or so minutes in the oven if you do refrigerate first.  

Ultimate Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 20 fresh mushrooms (local cremini mushrooms or white button will work best!)
• 3 Tablespoons butter
• 2 Tablespoons finely chopped onions
• 2 Tablespoons finely chopped red peppers
• 14 whole wheat crackers, finely crushed (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 
2. Remove stems from mushrooms.  Finely chop enough stems to measure 1/4 cup.  Discard remaining stems or refrigerate for another use.  (Here's a trick: Use a melon baller to carefully scoop a little mushroom flesh from each mushroom cap after removing the stem.) 
3. Melt the butter in a large skillet on medium heat.  Add chopped mushroom stems, onions and peppers; cook and stir until tender.  Stir in cracker crumbs, cheese and seasoning; spoon into mushroom caps. (Another trick: use the melon baller to easily scoop the filling mixture into the mushrooms!)  Place stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet.
4. Bake 15 minutes or until heated through. 

 Recipe courtesy of Kraftrecipes.com