FUNGHI OREGANATA
Stuffed Mushrooms

Ordinary White Mushrooms are perfect for this dish.
Crimini OR Porcini work just as well.

Try to select large Mushrooms, about 1 1/2 - 2 inches in diameter.
That would be about 16 Mushrooms per pound.

You could also stuff smaller Mushrooms. The smaller Mushrooms
are convenient when serving at a "standing" cocktail party.
The larger ones are better suited at a "seated" dinner party.




1 1/2 - 2 lbs White Mushrooms (24 - 36 Large Mushrooms)

2 Tbls Olive Oil
1 tsp crushed Garlic

1 1/2 cups fresh Bread Crumbs
1/4 cup chopped Parsely
1/4 cup grated Cheese
          (Parmeggiano Reggiano OR Pecorino Romano)
1/2 tsp dried Oregano
1/2 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp ground Black Pepper

1/3 cup Milk OR Vegetable Stock OR Chicken Stock
1/3 cup Olive Oil




1. Clean the Mushrooms.
          Remove the stems, cut a thin sliver off the bottom.
          Chop the stems extremely fine (or use a food processor)

2. Heat a small frying pan, add 2 Tbls Olive Oil.
          Add 1 tsp crushed garlic, saute 10 seconds.
          Add chopped stems, stir, saute about 4 - 5 minutes.
          Remove from heat, set aside to cool.

3. Pre-heat the oven to 400º

4. In a large bowl, mix Bread Crumbs with
                  Parsley, Cheese, Oregano, Salt & Black Pepper.
          Add cooled, sauteed Garlic and Mushroom Stems.
          Mix well.

5. Add Milk OR Stock, stir well,

6. Add Olive Oil, stir well, let sit 5 minutes.

7. Fill the cavity of each Mushroom, packing the filling tightly.
          Fill them well so the fillng makes a slight dome on top.
                    [This step may be done the day before.
                    [Lay the Mushrooms stuffed side up
                              on a baking sheet OR plate.
                    [Cover them with plastic wrap, refrigerate.

8. Transfer the Mushrooms, stuffed side up onto a baking dish.
                    (Some people lighty oil the baking sheet.
                    (Personally, I have not found that to be necessary.

9. Bake the Mushrooms at 400º
          for 25 - 30 minutes or until the stuffing has browned well.
                    (You will also notice that the stuffing has shrunk a bit

10. Remove from oven, transfer to a serving plate,
          Allow Mushrooms to cool for a few minutes before serving.
          Serve them warm or
          set aside and serve them later at room temperature.