Category: Appetizers, Desserts & Snacks

Avocado with Crab-Mango Salad

This avocado with crab-mango salad is a great dish as an appetizer or a side salad. It’s light and refreshing and darned tasty to boot! This is the perfect salad for a warm summer brunch, combining crunchy and creamy textures into each and every bite. And of course there’s decadent crab throughout.

Avocado with Crab-Mango Salad

One Fantastic Salad

Use a good quality lump crab. I made these by using a cookie cutter to form them. You can also just use an avocado half, with the pit removed of course, to serve them in like little salad bowls!

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Also try my avocado wraps with spicy mayonnaise and my ham salad filled avocados.

Avocado with Crab-Mango Salad
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Avocado with Crab-Mango Salad

This avocado with crab-mango salad is a great dish as an appetizer or a side salad. It’s light and refreshing and darned tasty to boot! 
Course Side Dish or Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword avocado, crab, salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 325kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Daisy Martinez

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lime zested and halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • ½ mango peeled and diced
  • ⅓ cup red bell pepper diced
  • ⅓ cup red onion diced
  • ½ jalapeno diced
  • ½ pound crabmeat jumbo lump
  • 3 avocados cut into 1/4″ bites

Instructions

  • Squeeze half a lime into a bowl. Add the oil and cilantro and mix well.
  • Add the lime zest, mango, bell pepper, onion and jalapeno and mix well.
  • Add the crab and mix gently.
  • Drizzle the remaining lime juice over the avocado.
  • Place 1/4th of the avocado in the bottom of a large round cookie cutter or metal ring. Tamp down slightly with the bottom of a spoon.
  • Add in 1/4th of the crab salad and tamp down. Slowly remove the cookie cutter. I put a spoon on top of the salad mixture to hold it down while removing the cookie cutter.
  • Repeat with remaining avocado and crab salad.

Notes

This salad is best when served immediately after preparing.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 549mg | Potassium: 960mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 959IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Shrimp-Stuffed Potato Skins

I was thumbing through a recent copy of Chile Pepper magazine (one of my favorites that unfortunately is no longer being published) when I came across a recipe for shrimp-stuffed eggplants. I can’t say my wife and I are fans of eggplant. So I decided to try the recipe with potato skins instead. The end result was fantastic. Who would’ve thought that shrimp-stuffed potato skins would be so good?

Shrimp-Stuffed Potato Skins

Totally Different. Totally Great.

These shrimp-stuffed potato skins make for great appetizers or they can be served as a side dish. I used the little small shrimp you find normally in your grocery store’s freezer section. They are called 26-30 count shrimp (that’s the number of shrimp in a pound) or salad shrimp. You could use bigger shrimp and cut them in half.

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Lea & Perrins The Original Worcestershire Sauce (10 fl oz Bottle)

Also try my shrimp-stuffed bread.

Shrimp-Stuffed Potato Skins
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Shrimp-Stuffed Potato Skins

These shrimp-stuffed potato skins make for great appetizers or they can be served as a side dish. I used the little small shrimp you find normally in your grocery store’s freezer section.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Cajun
Keyword potato skins, shrimp
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 373kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Chile Pepper magazine

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add potatoes and boil until just starting to soften.
  • Drain the potatoes.
  • Cut in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh and reserve.
  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Melt the butter in a saute pan over medium heat.
  • Add the onion, parsley, bell pepper and garlic and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp and cook another 5 minutes.
  • Add the potato flesh and stir.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 3/4 cups of the breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place potato skins on a baking sheet.
  • Spoon in the shrimp mixture.
  • Sprinkle tops of potatoes with the remaining breadcrumbs.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

If you have leftover stuffing mixture, use it as a great dip for crackers!

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 196mg | Sodium: 1144mg | Potassium: 1115mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 246IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 288mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Tater Tot Nachos

I’m not sure I’m ever going to make traditional nachos (with tortilla chips) again. I’m addicted to tater tots, and making them into nachos pretty much has me in love with them even more. I didn’t even think that was possible. Get crazy with the toppings. Just make sure you crisp up the taters before adding the toppings, and don’t drown them in sauces that make the taters soggy (booo!). I used Crispy Crowns instead of tater tots when I made these nachos. Crispy Crowns get crispier. And they’re flat, so they have a nice little spot for the toppings to settle on.

Tater Tot Nachos

I Love Tater Tots

There’s a restaurant just north of Indianapolis, in Westfield, named the Local Eatery & Pub that makes totally outstanding tater tots. They are major league crunchy on the outside, and smooth and creamy inside. I can’t recommend them enough!

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

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Also try my tater tot casserole.

Tater Tot Nachos
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Tater Tot Nachos

I’m not sure I’m ever going to make traditional nachos (with tortilla chips) again. I’m addicted to tater tots, and making them into nachos pretty much has me in love with them even more. I didn’t even think that was possible.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword nachos, tater tots
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 236kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Chris at Nibble Me This

Ingredients

Suggested toppings

  • ¼ cup Southwestern Sauce
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • ¼ cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ can chili without beans heated. You can use chili with beans instead
  • 2 tablespoons red onion minced
  • ½ tomato seeded and chopped

Instructions

  • Heat potatoes per package instructions. Make sure you get them good and crispy.
  • Add your desired toppings.

Notes

Best served immediately. You don’t want the tots to get soggy.

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 531mg | Potassium: 368mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 264IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Rice Krispies Treats with Peeps Syrup Topping

There I was, sitting here dreaming about the ice cream with Peep syrup we made when it hit me. I bet that melted Peeps (aka Peep Syrup) would be great over Rice Krispies Treats. And it was! Really, how can you go wrong with melted Peeps! Rice Krispies Treats with Peeps syrup topping is awesome!

Rice Krispies Treats with Peeps Syrup Topping

Really Easy. And Fun.

I didn’t feel like making the treats from scratch, so I picked up a box of the already-made kind. They’re dangerously good. They’re perfect for making these Rice Krispies treats with Peeps syrup topping.

These are easy to make. The Peep syrup adds a nice twist. Try different colors of Peeps for a different look! And just between us, I find that melting Peeps is fun to do. My wife can’t stand the sight of them ‘dying’.

The syrup is also great over ice cream.

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Peeps Marshmallow Easter Bunnies Bundle with 4 Colors: Blue, Yellow, Pink and Purple

Also try my Cheerios nuggets.

Rice Krispies Treats with Peeps Syrup Topping
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Rice Krispies Treats with Peeps Syrup Topping

There I was, sitting here dreaming about the ice cream with Peep syrup we made when it hit me. I bet that melted Peeps (aka Peep Syrup) would be great over Rice Krispies Treats. And it was!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place Peeps into a non-stick pot over medium heat.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of water.
  • Stir occasionally until the Peeps are completely melted.
  • Place treats on a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
  • Spoon Peep syrup over treats.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store in an air-tight container until ready to serve.

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Spicy Garlic Ranch Pretzel Bites

These yummy spicy garlic Ranch pretzel bites are a different take on our bacon cheddar bites. I wanted to try something with a little more kick, and these have it. You really cannot stop eating them. They’re dangerous.

You can make these with regular Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix if you don’t want a little spice. But even the spicy version is not that spicy. Everyone at my wife’s office loved these!

Spicy Garlic Ranch Pretzel Bites

Little Bites Of Joy

Even though they aren’t as big as full-sized pretzels, these spicy garlic Ranch pretzel bites are also great dipped into a warm cheese sauce. For me, I eat them like popcorn. One after another. They definitely do not last long!

Try our nacho cheese sauce, beer cheese sauce, Southwestern cheese sauce, or a good ole everyday cheese sauce.

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Utz Sourdough Pretzel Nuggets – 2 Pound (Pack of 2) – Bite-Size Pretzels with Classic Sourdough Flavor, Perfectly Salted with Zero Cholesterol per Serving, Brown

Also check out my balsamic, cheddar, and pizza pretzel bites! They are all out of this world good too!

Spicy Garlic Ranch Pretzel Bites
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Spicy Garlic Ranch Pretzel Bites

These yummy spicy garlic ranch pretzel bites are a different take on our bacon cheddar bites. I wanted to try something with a little more kick, and these have it. You really cannot stop eating them. They’re dangerous.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword garlic, pretzel bites, Ranch, spicy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 115kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300 F.
  • Combine salad dressing mix and garlic powder in a large bowl. Whisk in the oil.
  • Add the pretzels and gently toss to coat completely.
  • Pour pretzels out onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake for approximately 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. The pretzels are done when all of the oil has been absorbed.
  • Let cool before serving.

Notes

Also great made using pretzel rods or twists.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 497mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Jell-O Jiggler Deviled Easter Eggs

I made a batch of Jell-O Jiggler Easter eggs, and I got to thinking…. if I cut them in half and added a bit of this, and a bit of that… I’d end up with deviled eggs. Sort of. So here they are! Jell-O Jiggler Deviled Easter Eggs are crazy cool looking and big time fun to eat!

Jell-O Jiggler Deviled Easter Eggs

Simply Addicting. And Fun.

I have to admit that these Jell-O Jiggler Deviled Easter Eggs are much more addicting than I thought they’d be. I mean besides how awesome they look, they’re just yummy! Maybe it’s because my Jell-O meter has been on ‘E’ for while.

The molds for these eggs can be difficult to find. You don’t have to make eggs, though. Other molds are just as good and just as fun, so use whatever you can find. Just make them colorful and no one will notice even if you use dinosaur molds!

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Also try my no-boil deviled eggs.

Jell-O Jiggler Deviled Easter Eggs
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Jell-O Jiggler Deviled Eggs

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Make the eggs as directed.
  • Lightly wet a knife and cut the eggs lengthwise.
  • Squeeze a bit of whipped cream onto each egg half.
  • Sprinkle with candy sprinkles.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

You can make the eggs themselves ahead of time, but do not top until ready to serve.

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Jell-O Jiggler Easter Eggs

Well, ain’t these Jell-O jiggler Easter Eggs just cute? They’re super easy to make… if you have a Jell-O Jigglers egg mold… and I just happen to have one! In fact, I went totally nuts and ordered all of the molds that Kraft has. They’re cheap, really. And fun.

Note: Kraft no longer sells the molds but you can find similar ones online.

Jell-O Jiggler Easter Eggs

Make Them Exciting!

I made a batch of these using some of the cool new flavors of Jell-O. Tropical Fusion and Island Pineapple were just a few of them. Just let them set and enjoy. The mold makes 6 eggs. To make all 6 of the same flavor, use a 6 ounce package of Jell-O gelatin. And of course, just use 2 3 ounce packages of your favorite two flavors to make 3 eggs of each.

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Make some Jell-O Jiggler deviled eggs and have a great day!

Jell-O Jiggler Easter Eggs
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Jell-o Jiggler Eggs

The most fun you'll ever have making Easter eggs.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword eggs, jello-o
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 108kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Kraft

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Boil the water.
  • Open gelatin packet and pour into a medium sized bowl.
  • Spray the egg mold with non-stick spray.
  • Seal well.
  • Add water to gelatin and whisk for 2 minutes.
  • Pour into a container with a spout (I used a 2-cup measuring cup) and pour into the molds.
  • Place mold onto a plate (I put it in a medium-sized Tupperware container), just in case you get some leaking or dripping.
  • Refrigerate for 4 hours.
  • Run bottom of mold under warm water, then tap a few times on the countertop. The mold should open right up and the eggs will pop out!

Notes

Refrigerate eggs until ready to use.

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 2mg | Sugar: 24g | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Ice Cream with Peeps Syrup

I admit it. I have a strange fascination with melting Peeps. My wife can’t even come into the kitchen when I’m melting them. She just can’t stand seeing them ‘die’. So she was nowhere to be found when I made ice cream with Peeps syrup.

Ice Cream with Peeps Syrup

Poor Lil Peeps

The other day I made Shamrock Peep Rice Krispies treats that came out rather good. Then I came across this idea to melt Peeps to make syrup for ice cream. I found it at the We Are Not Martha blog. Another opportunity to melt Peeps? Sign me up! Heck tried it over Rice Krispies treats too!

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For an awesome milkshake made with peeps, check out our toasted peep milkshake. Ice cream is also fantastic topped with my slow cooker dulce de leche.

Ice Cream with Peeps Syrup
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Ice Cream with Peep Syrup

I admit it. I have a strange fascination with melting Peeps. My wife can’t even come into the kitchen when I’m melting them. So she was nowhere to be found when I made ice cream with Peeps syrup.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2
Author Based on a recipe from We Are Not Martha

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 scoops of your favorite ice cream
  • 10 Peeps

Instructions

  • Place Peeps in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat.
  • Add in 1 tablespoon of water.
  • Melt Peeps, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour syrup over ice cream and serve.

Notes

Don’t leave the melting Peeps unattended. You don’t want them to burn.

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Rapid Rolls

These rapid rolls from Kelsey Nixon are superb! They are flaky and sweet. Perfect for soppin’, or biscuits and gravy, or even as slider rolls. They are also very easy to make. All you need is a mixer and a 12″ cast-iron skillet. The heck with buying pre-made rolls. These are way, way better!

And let me tell you, I am no baker. I can barely open a bag of flour without there being some sort of catastrophe. These are easy enough to make that even I could do them. About the hardest part is trying to get the balls of dough for each roll roughly the same sizes. They don’t have to be perfect. In fact, non-perfect dough balls kind of adds to the ‘made at home’ feel that these rolls have.

Rapid Rolls

Perfect For The Holidays

This recipe for rapid rolls makes a big ole batch. So it is perfect for a family get-together! The rolls are just as great the next day so don’t worry that it makes so many.

You can freeze any leftovers and re-heat later.

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Also, the dough is (supposedly) great as a pizza dough. I’ll try that next!

Also try my Italian herb skillet bread.

Rapid Rolls
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Rapid Rolls

These rapid rolls are superb! They are flaky and sweet. Perfect for soppin’, or biscuits and gravy, or even as slider rolls. They are also very easy to make.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword rolls
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 165kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Kelsey Nixon

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 packets active dry yeast .25 ounce packets, or about 6 3/4 teaspoons jarred yeast
  • 1 ¾ cups warm water
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 3 teaspoons kosher salt divided, plus more for sprinkling
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour you might need more

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Place warm water into the bowl of a mixer fitted with a mixing paddle.
  • Add the yeast and let sit for 5 minutes until bubbling.
  • Add in the honey,
  • Turn the mixer on low.
  • Pour in 1/2 cup of the butter, 2 teaspoons of the salt, and both eggs.
  • Begin adding the flour, slowly. After about 4 cups keep an eye on the mixture as you add more dough. You want the dough to be only slightly sticky, forming a ball that does not stick to the sides of the bowl.
  • Lightly dust a work surface with flour.
  • Shape the dough into a large log and cut into thirds.
  • Then cut each third in half, for a total of 6 pieces. Cut each portion in half again, and then one more time. You'll end up with 24 pieces all roughly the same size.
  • Form dough pieces into small balls.
  • Lightly butter a 12″ cast-iron skillet.
  • Add dough balls. Let rise for 20 minutes or until they double in size.
  • Brush tops of dough with melted butter.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Brush with more melted butter and sprinkle with salt.

Notes

Best served hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Garlic Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms

Well, these garlic ricotta stuffed mushrooms sure didn’t last long. We are both big fans of mushrooms, stuffed or not. You can make them in the oven or on the grill. They make for a great, easy side to whatever we  might be cooking on the grill (or indoors). Sometimes we marinate them. Sometimes we stuff them. Either way, they’re fantastic.

Garlic Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms

Creamy Deliciousness

These garlic ricotta stuffed mushrooms have a wonderfully creamy filling. They’re great as sides or appetizers. Or both. Substitute Creole seasoning for the salt and pepper and shredded pepperjack cheese for the Mozzarella for a twist with a kick!

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

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Also try my crazy-good easy marinated mushrooms.

Garlic Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms
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Garlic Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms

These garlic ricotta stuffed mushrooms have a wonderfully creamy filling. They’re great as sides or appetizers. 
Course Side or Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword cheese, garlic, grilled, mushroom
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 64kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Food.com

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Alternatively, you can cook these on a medium-high heat grill. Just stuff the mushrooms and toss onto the grill until just tender.
  • Clean the mushrooms and remove the stems. Chop the stems along with one of the mushrooms (keeping the other 6 mushrooms whole).
  • Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chopped mushroom and stems and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and season with salt and pepper and cook another 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.Place into a medium bowl.
  • Add the ricotta and 2 tablespoons of the Mozzarella cheese and stir to combine.
  • Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
  • Spoon the mushroom and cheese mixture into the mushroom caps and place onto the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes.

Notes

You can substitute mozzarella or Pecorino Romano for the Parmesan.

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 272mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)
Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)