Manjit

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Zaikabharat brings you the authentic taste of India with mouthwatering, simple, and easy recipes. Cooking relieves stress for me, provides with an opportunity to be creative, boost my mood, and brings back wonderful memories of my mom's kitchen. I have been a culinary part-time instructor for several years in addition to my professional careers as a cancer research scientist, an educator, a healthcare administrator, and a community leader. I have done several cooking demos, TV shows, and I still continue to do so. I would like to share my cooking adventure through this blog and hope you enjoy these recipes.

Friday, July 12, 2013

Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms


 Before Baking

 

After Baking

You cannot go wrong with this recipe: Simple to make and is very Tasty. You are going to fall in love with this recipe. Happy cooking.
 
Ingredients:
20-24 fresh button mushrooms, stems removed
5 ounces Mexican style cheese (combination of 4 cheeses)
2 ounces mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper powder
1 tablespoon bread crumbs (optional)
Pinch salt
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
 
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Remove stems from the mushrooms. Wash and wipe mushroom caps gently with a paper towel.
Spread the baking sheet (aluminum foil) on a baking tray. Lightly spray baking sheet with oil or butter.
Mix together oil and lemon juice. Marinate mushroom caps gently with lemon juice and oil mixture.
Place the clean mushroom caps on the baking sheet.
 
In a mixing bowl combine Mexican cheese, mozzarella cheese, pepper powder, garlic powder and salt.
Fill the mushroom caps with the mixture.
Sprinkle bread crumbs on top.
Bake for 10-15 minutes until the toppings begin to melt and crumbs become brown.
Transfer very gently into a clean serving platter.
Let it cool down slightly and enjoy. This can be served with hot sauce or any other creamy sauce. This serves as a great finger food.
 
Note: The left over mushroom juice in the baking tray can be discarded or can be used in soups or making dips.