Mozzarella-stuffed Mushrooms

Mozzarella Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

 * ¼ lb. pkg. mushrooms
 * ⅛ cup butter (divided)
 * ⅓ cup onion, chopped
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * ⅓ cup pepperoni slices, chopped
 * ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
 * ½ t. Italian seasoning
 * ⅓ cup seasoned bread crumbs

Directions
Clean mushrooms; remove and chop stems. Dip mushroom caps into 2 T. melted butter; arrange on baking pan and set aside. Saute chopped stems, onion and garlic in remaining 2 T. butter until tender. Remove from heat; stir in pepperoni, cheese, seasoning, and bread crumbs and mix well. Spoon into mushroom caps; bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until hot. Serve with garlic bread sticks and a marinara sauce for dipping. Makes about 2 dozen.

Credits

 * Doreen DeRosa, New Castle, PA, Catsrecipes Y-Group