16 ounces button mushrooms (about 20)
2 medium sized cloves garlic (or 3 small), coarsely chopped
1/2 cup onion, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
8 ounces cream cheese, softened (I used 1/3 less fat)
1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
5 teaspoons Panko bread crumbs, divided
chopped parsley, for garnish
Recipe
Preheat oven to 350º F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Wipe mushrooms clean with a damp towel and carefully remove stems. Place de-stemmed mushroom caps upside down on baking sheet (the hole facing up). Place mushroom stems, onion, & garlic in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until just combined (you can hand-chop or if you don't have a food processor).
Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil to a non-stick skillet and heat over medium high heat. Add the mushroom mixture to the hot pan and cook down for 4 to 5 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated.
Remove skillet from heat and stir in cream cheese, parmesan, and seasonings (salt, pepper, and cayenne). Stir until mixture is combined well. Spoon a heaping teaspoon of filling into each mushroom cap and then top each one with 1/4 teaspoon Panko breadcrumbs.
Bake at 350ºF for 20 minutes (until warmed through). Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve!