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An Easy Copycat Recipe to Try at Home Recipe

An Easy Copycat Recipe to Try at Home Recipe
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This recipe offers a delicious, restaurant-style stuffed mushrooms dish loaded with a savory clam stuffing and a mix of cheeses. It’s an easy copycat appetizer that’s perfect for entertaining or a special treat at home, combining juicy mushrooms with a flavorful filling and a melted cheese topping.

Ingredients

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Mushrooms

  • 8 to 12 large mushrooms

Stuffing

  • 1 (6 ounce) can of minced clams, drained with 1/4 cup clam juice reserved
  • 1 finely minced green onion
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon melted and cooled butter
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated Romano cheese
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated Mozzarella cheese (for stuffing)

Garnish and Topping

  • 1/4 cup finely grated Mozzarella cheese (for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup melted butter (for garnish)
  • Freshly diced parsley for garnish
  • Fresh lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly oil a small baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare mushrooms: Gently wash the mushrooms and remove the stems carefully. Pat the mushroom caps dry with a paper towel and set aside. Reserve the stems for another use or discard.
  3. Make the stuffing: In a bowl, combine the drained minced clams, finely minced green onion, minced garlic, garlic salt, melted and cooled butter, and oregano. Add the Italian-style breadcrumbs, beaten egg, and reserved 1/4 cup clam juice. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated. Stir in the Parmesan, Romano, and 2 tablespoons of grated Mozzarella cheese to complete the stuffing mixture.
  4. Stuff mushrooms: Using a teaspoon or small spoon, fill each mushroom cap with about 1 1/2 teaspoons of the clam stuffing mixture. Mound the mixture slightly above the edge of each cap for a generous stuffing.
  5. Arrange and bake: Place the stuffed mushrooms in the prepared baking dish in a single layer. Drizzle the 1/4 cup of melted butter evenly over the stuffed mushrooms. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and the stuffing is cooked through.
  6. Add cheese topping: Remove the foil cover and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup grated Mozzarella cheese over the mushrooms. Return the dish to the oven uncovered for a few minutes until the cheese melts and starts to brown slightly.
  7. Garnish and serve: Remove from oven and garnish with freshly diced parsley. Serve the stuffed mushrooms warm with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of fresh, citrus flavor.

Notes

  • You can reserve the mushroom stems for use in soups, stocks, or other recipes to avoid waste.
  • For a richer taste, you can substitute some or all of the butter with olive oil.
  • If fresh garlic is not available, garlic powder can be used as a substitute but adjust the amount to taste.
  • This recipe can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving to save time.
  • Feel free to experiment by adding finely chopped herbs such as thyme or parsley into the stuffing mixture.

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