Stuffed Mushrooms

24 large fresh mushrooms

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1/2 C. finely chopped cooked ham

1/4 C. crumbled blue cheese

3 Tbsp. fine dry bread crumbs

2 Tbsp. snipped fresh parsley

2 Tbsp. olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/8 tsp. ground red pepper

Wash and drain mushrooms, remove stems and save for another use.  Brush mushrooms with oil.  Place mushrooms on an ungreased 9 x 13 pan. 

Combine ham, blue cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, and red pepper.

Spoon into mushrooms and chill, cover 2-24 hours.

Bake uncovered at 425° for 15- 17 minutes or until tender and hot.

Makes 24 stuffed mushrooms.