Smoked Gouda-And-Apple-Stuffed Mushrooms

== Description ==
Source: Christmas With Southern Living 2003 - Southern Living
Tangy bits of Granny Smith apple and ground pecans enhance the smoky, meaty flavor of Gouda cheese in these mushrooms stuffed to overflowing with goodness.
== Ingredients ==
* 2 pounds very large fresh mushrooms
* 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
* 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
* 1 garlic clove, minced
* 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded smoked Gouda cheese
* 1/4 cup soft breadcrumbs
* 1 Granny Smith apple, chopped
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
* 3 tablespoons ground pecans
* 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
== Directions ==
# Remove and chop mushroom stems; set mushroom caps aside.
# Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
# Add mushroom stems, onion, and garlic; sauté 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
# Remove from heat.
# Stir in cheese and next 4 ingredients.
# Spoon evenly into mushroom caps; place caps on a rack in a broiler pan.
# Combine pecans and 1 tablespoon melted butter.
# Sprinkle evenly over each filled mushroom cap.
# Bake at 350° for 15 to 17 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
# Change oven setting to broil, and broil mushrooms 1 to 2 minutes or just until browned on top.
Yield: 30 appetizers
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