Savory Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 12 ounces seasoned lamb sausage
• 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese (mashed)
• 1 cup italian cheese blend
• 3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes (rehydrated)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh basil, minced
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/4 cup scallion (thinly sliced)
• 16 portabella mushroom caps (about 4-inch across)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°f.
• 2 in large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat, stirring frequently until thoroughly cooked; drain well.
• 3 in mixing bowl, combine sausage, cottage cheese, 1/2 cup of italian cheese blend, tomatoes, basil, garlic and onions. mix well.
• 4 brush smooth side of washed mushroom caps with oil & place on baking sheet.
• 5 spread each with 2 tablespoons sausage mixture & drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon vinegar.
• 6 top each with 1/2 tablespoon cheese.
• 7 bake 10-15 minutes until cheese begins to brown.
• 8 place mushrooms on plate lined with paper towel for about 3 minutes. once drained, remove paper towel & sprinkle with paprika.