Shrimp-Stuffed Portabellas

I had two large portabellas left from early in the week, so I decided to stuff them with a shrimp mixture. This is really easy to make and very tasty. I think I'll try it with mini-bellas next time and serve as a side or hors d'oeuvres.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 45 min - 1 hour
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Ingredients:

• 4 large portabella mushrooms
• 1/2 pound raw shrimp, cleaned and chopped roughly
• 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 3 T cream cheese, softened
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar, divided
• 1 t Old Bay seasoning
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/2 t pepper
• 1/2 t garlic powder
• Nonstick cooking spray

1. Preheat oven to 325.

2. Remove stems from mushrooms and dice.

3. Scrape away gills from mushrooms.

4. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.

5. Add shrimp, onion, diced stems and bell pepper and saute until shrimp is pink.

6. Remove skillet from heat and place contents (including liquid) in large bowl.

7. Add cream cheese to mixture and stir well.

8. Add all other ingredients except mushroom caps along with 1/2 cup cheddar and mix.

9. Spray 8x11 glass baking dish with non-stick spray.

10. Stuff mushroom caps with mixture and place in baking dish.

11. Top with remaining cheddar cheese.

12. Bake for 45 minutes - 1 hour.