Despite the limited number of ingredients, these easy-to-make stuffed mushrooms are boldly flavored. Filled with a simple combination of garlic-sautéed spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, then topped with Asiago cheese, they're also lighter than most stuffed mushroom recipes and make a nice starter that won't spoil anyone's appetite for dinner.

Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Mushrooms

A tasty appetizer of bite-sized, baby portobellos (cremini) filled with sauteed spinach and sun dried tomatoes and topped with melted Asiago cheese.

Author: Lynne Webb
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 14 pieces

Ingredients

8 ounces cremini (baby portobello) mushrooms, cleaned, stems removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, very finely chopped
5 ounces baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 to 1/2 cup Asiago cheese, finely grated

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F and coat a shallow baking sheet with nonstick spray. Arrange the mushroom caps on the prepared sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute, then add the spinach. Sauté until wilted, tossing constantly with tongs, 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, season lightly with salt and pepper, then add the sun-dried tomatos and combine well. Allow to cool for a few minutes before proceeding.
Using a small spoon (or your fingers), fill the mushroom caps with the spinach mixture, then top with each with cheese. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

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