Balsamic-Glazed Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 20 cremini mushrooms, stems removed and finely chopped;
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided;
• 2 medium shallots, finely chopped;
• Pinch crushed hot pepper flakes (depending how much kick you like);
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley;
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped;
• 1/2 cup Mayonnaise, divided;
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided;
• 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided;
• 1/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs, toasted.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven 400 degrees F;
2. Prep ingredients in advanced; (remove stems from mushrooms, chop herbs and shallots, etc.)
3. Arrange mushroom caps on baking dish, stem-side-down, and brush with olive oil. Season, with salt and pepper; Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown;
4. Remove mushrooms; drain liquid. Return mushrooms to baking dish, stem-side-up;
5. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and cook shallots, stirring occasionally, 1 minute;
6. Stir in mushroom stems and cook, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes or until tender;
7. Stir in hot pepper flakes, parsley and thyme. Season, if desired, with salt and pepper;
8. Turn into medium bowl and stir in 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 2 tablespoons cheese and bread crumbs;
9. Evenly spoon mixture into mushrooms;
10. Combine remaining 1/4 cup mayonnaise with remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar in small bowl. Season, if desired, with salt and pepper;
11. Drizzle over mushrooms, then sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cheese;
12. Bake 15 minutes or until mushrooms are golden and heated through.

TGIAC Notes

• We were quite liberal with our balsamic vinegar and pepper flakes…but we like-a-da spice!
• This recipe comes from allrecipes.com