Blue Cheese & Garlic Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 24 large mushrooms, cleaned and stemmed
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened and cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup blue cheese, softened and cut into pieces*
• 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons cream sherry (optional) or port wine (optional)
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. 2

   Remove stems from mushrooms; chop finely and set aside.

3. 3

   In a large frying pan over medium heat, melt butter.

4. 4

   Add chopped mushroom stems, onions, and garlic.

5. 5

   Saute approximately 5 to 6 minutes or until onions are translucent.

6. 6

   Reduce heat to low; add parsley, cream cheese, blue cheese, lemon juice, and cream sherry or port.

7. 7

   Stir until cheeses are melted and well blended.

8. 8

   Remove from heat.

9. 9

   Season to taste with salt and pepper.

10. 10

    Spoon cheese mixture into the mushroom caps, filling generously.

11. 11

    Place stuffed mushroom caps on a baking sheet with sides.

12. 12

    Bake approximately 8 to 10 minutes until mushrooms are cooked and cheese is melted.

13. 13

    Remove from heat and place mushrooms on a large serving plate or platter. Serve immediately.