If you love Olive Garden's Stuffed Mushrooms you have to try this recipe.

12 fresh mushrooms
1 6 oz.can clams drained and finely minced
1/4 cup of clam juice for stuffing
3 green onions chopped finely
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1 tablespoon melted butter, cooled
1 teaspoon oregano leaves
1/2 cup Italian style bread crumbs
1 beaten egg
2 tablespoons chopped pimentos
2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon finely grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons finely grated Mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup melted butter, for topping


Wash and remove stems from mushrooms. Pat dry and place in lightly greased pan (with nonstick spray).

In mixing bowl place clams, onions, pimentos, garlic salt, minced garlic, butter and oregano. Mix through and blend well. Add Italian bread crumbs, egg, clam juice and blend. Stir cheeses in clam stuffing and mix well.

Place clam mixture inside mushroom cavity and slightly mound clam mixture.

You should be able to stuff between 8 - 12 mushrooms depending on the size of mushrooms.

Pour butter over mushrooms. Bake covered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes.

**If desired add mozzarella cheese to top of mushrooms during last 10 minutes of baking**