Italian Stuffed Mushrooms

16 large mushrooms

fresh lemon juice

½ lb. Italian sausage/hot or sweet

salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°.

Remove mushroom stems and mince them.

                   Paint mushrooms with lemon juice to prevent discoloration.

Remove sausage from casing and place in bowl.

Add chopped stems, salt and pepper.

Mix well.

                    Spoon stuffing into mushrooms caps and smooth into rounded shape.

           Place stuffed mushrooms on lightly greased baking dish.

        Bake for 15 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink.

Yield:  16

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