When you need a fast, easy recipe for a holiday entree, an appetizer or side, this is perfect: Stuffed Button Mushrooms with Chorizos and Cheese. The finely chopped smoky-flavored Spanish chorizos, mushroom stems, cheese and seasonings fill the center of the jumbo button mushrooms. Once baked, these are even harder to resist. Serve these for a party or a family dinner. They are sure to be a hit. This Asian in America recipe first published on the Quirk DIY blog (Quirk Books). Serves 2 as an entree, up to 4 as an appetizer or side dish.

Stuffed Button Mushrooms with Chorizos and Cheese

Ingredients

jumbo button mushrooms - 1 package (10 oz.) about 12 large pieces

Spanish chorizo sausage - 1 (4 oz.) piece, casing removed, filling chopped

egg - 1 large

red or green bell peppers - 1/2 of a large piece, seeded, white membrane removed, chopped fine

bread crumbs - 2 Tablespoons

melted butter - 1 Tablespoon

grated sharp cheddar cheese - 1/2 cup

Procedure

Wipe button mushrooms clean with a paper towel. Hold stems firmly and pull out. This will leave the hollow portion in the middle for stuffing.

Chop the stems finely into small bits. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the stems with the chopped chorizos, egg, chopped bell pepper, bread crumbs and melted butter. Mix well and place stuffing inside the hollow part of the mushrooms.

Sprinkle grated cheese on each mushroom with filling. Place in a pre-greased shallow baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven of 350 F degrees for 9-10 minutes till cheese melts. Serve piping hot.

Cook's Comments: The Spanish chorizo sausages are typically filled with spicy seasonings and have a robust, smoky, paprika-like and savory flavor. Thus, there is no need to add any more salt, pepper or other spices to the mixture. And if grilling is preferred for this recipe, just cover the aluminum pan with foil and place on top of the grill. Cook on high heat for the same amount of time