Savory Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms

Submitted by JelsMom

"Tired of having to go out for stuffed mushrooms? Make your own!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 16 mushroons
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 12 ounces seasoned pork sausage
• 1⁄2 cup low fat cottage cheese (mashed)
• 1 cup Italian cheese blend
• 3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes (rehydrated)
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh basil, minced
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1⁄4 cup scallion (thinly sliced)
• 16 portabella mushroom caps (about 4-inch across)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon paprika

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat, stirring frequently until thoroughly cooked; drain well.
3. In mixing bowl, combine sausage, cottage cheese, 1/2 cup of Italian cheese blend, tomatoes, basil, garlic and onions. Mix well.
4. Brush smooth side of washed mushroom caps with oil & place on baking sheet.
5. Spread each with 2 tablespoons sausage mixture & drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon vinegar.
6. Top each with 1/2 tablespoon cheese.
7. Bake 10-15 minutes until cheese begins to brown.
8. Place mushrooms on plate lined with paper towel for about 3 minutes. Once drained, remove paper towel & sprinkle with paprika.