Blue Cheese and Rice-stuffed Mushrooms

==Description==
Makes 20 appetizers.
==Ingredients==
* 20 large fresh mushrooms
* 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
* ¼ cup finely chopped red pepper
* ½ cup heavy cream
* ⅓ cup crumbled blue cheese
* 1½ cups cooked rice
* 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
* ⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
* fresh basil, chopped, for garnish 
==Directions==
# Clean mushrooms with damp paper towel.
# Remove mushroom stems; finely chop stems and set aside.
# Saute mushroom caps in butter in skillet until almost tender; drain on paper towels.
# Saute mushroom stems and red pepper in skillet.
# Add cream; bring to a boil.
# Reduce heat and add cheese; cook until melted.
# Stir in rice, basil, and pepper; cook until thoroughly heated.
# Spoon rice mixture into mushroom caps.
# Place mushroom caps in greased shallow baking pan.
# Cover and bake at 350 degrees 10 minutes or until tender.
# Drain on paper towels.
# Garnish stuffed mushrooms with basil.
Category:American Appetizers
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