Pepperoni Stuffed Mushrooms

This appetizer is by far the most popular of all my friends and family. These mushrooms will disappear in seconds! Pepperoni and mushrooms together - - you will think you are eating a pizza!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 155 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¾ cup chicken broth
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 onion, minced
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup crushed buttery round crackers
• 24 large button mushrooms
• ¾ cup diced pepperoni

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

Step 2

Remove and chop the mushroom stems. Set the caps to the side.

Step 3

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the mushroom stems, onion, pepperoni, and garlic to the butter and cook until the onions are tender. Stir in the cracker crumbs, Parmesan cheese, oregano, salt, pepper, and chicken broth; remove from heat and allow to cool to the touch.

Step 4

Stuff the mushroom caps with the pepperoni mixture. Arrange the stuffed caps on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until filling is hot and mushrooms are cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.