| 12 | large | mushrooms | 2 1/2 inch diameter |
| 1/3 | cup | scallions, spring or green onions | thinly sliced |
| 1 | each |
garlic clove |
minced, pressed |
| 3/4 | teaspoon | cumin | ground |
| 3/4 | teaspoon | chili powder | |
| 1 | can | tomato sauce | * |
| 1 | can | green chili peppers | diced* |
| 1/4 | pound | monterey jack cheese | shredded, with jalapeno pepper |
| 2 | cups | stuffing mix | unseasoned* |
| 2 | teaspoons | vegetable oil |
Twist mushroom stems free, trim off dried ends, and finely chop stems.
In a 10-12" frying pan over medium heat, combine stems, onions, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and 1/4 cup water.
Stir often until vegetables begin to brown.
Add 2 tablespoons water, scrape browned bits free, and repeat step.
Add tomato sauce, chilies, and 1/2 the cheese. Remove from heat and gently stir in the stuffing.
Rub mushrooms with oil.
Set cup side up in a 9x13" pan. Mound all the filling into caps.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake in a 400'F. oven until cheese is lightly browned, 15-20 minutes.
First published: 1996-01-27 last updated: 2013-05-09





