Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients:

6 large mushrooms

2/3 cup cream cheese*

1/4 red bell pepper, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, finely minced

green onion, chopped, as a garnish

*amount is approximate. may need to adjust amount of cream cheese depending on size of mushrooms.

Directions:

1. Cut stems from mushrooms. Be sure to remove the entire stem, up to the mushroom cap.

2. Chop mushroom stems finely.

3. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, chopped mushroom stems, diced bell pepper, minced garlic, and 2 Tbsp water. Stir until evenly mixed.

4. Fill mushroom caps with mixture.

5. Turn broiler to HIGH setting and put mushrooms in broiler for about 6 minutes.

6. Garnish with green onion and serve immediately.

Significant other loves mushrooms, so I knew these were going to be a hit. He loved them, and so did I. I'm sure making a larger batch with smaller mushrooms would make an excellent appetizer, but we ate these as a main course along with a salad and some tomato soup. Yum!