CHEESE AND CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOMS
1 lb. (2 pints) fresh mushrooms 2 tbsp. onion, chopped 2 tbsp. butter 1/4 cup soft bread cubes 1/4 cup crab, finely chopped 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. lemon juice 1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup white wine (or sherry) 1/2 cup Cheddar (or shredded Provole) cheese, shredded
Remove stems from mushrooms and set caps aside; chop stems.
In small skillet, saute onion and chopped stems in butter until tender.
Add bread cubes and crab; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until lightly brown.
Add salt, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Fill mushroom caps with bread stuffing. Place in 9-inch square or shallow baking dish. Pour wine around caps.
Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
Top with cheese. Continue baking 8 to 10 minutes until cheese melts.
TO MAKE AHEAD: Prepare, cover and refrigerate. When ready to serve, bake as directed.
Serves 6 to 8 |