Garden Stuffed Mushrooms

Carrot and green pepper add color and crunch to these tasty stuffed mushrooms. Great appetizer for any occasion. From Land-O-Lakes Cookbook.

• Ready In: 37 mins
• Yields: 16 appetizers

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup herb seasoned stuffing mix, dried crumbly style, crushed
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine, melted
• 1⁄4 cup carrot, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup green pepper, finely chopped
• 1  pinch black pepper
• 2  tablespoons onions, finely chopped
• 16  mushrooms, stems removed
•  cheese, your favorite (optional)

Directions

1. heat oven to 350*F.
2. in small bowl stir together all ingredients except mushrooms.
3. stuff each mushroom cap with 1 tablespoon filling.
4. place in buttered 13x9 baking pan.
5. bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender.
6. sprinkle with cheese if desired and bring back to oven until cheese melts.