Stuff It

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   Preheat the toaster oven to 350 degrees.

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   With the clean kitchen towel, wipe off as much dirt as you can from the mushrooms.

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   Quickly rinse the rest of the dirt off under running water.

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   (Mushrooms absorb water fast, so wash them quickly.)

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   Gently wiggle the stems out of the mushroom caps.

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   Mince the stems only.

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   Save for later.

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   Toss the mushroom caps with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper in the mixing bowl.

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   Arrange the mushroom caps on the baking sheet hollow sides up.

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    After heating the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet on medium-high heat, saute the garlic and mushroom stems for 5 to 7 minutes.

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    Stir with the wooden spoon until most of the juice has evaporated.

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    Transfer the garlic and mushroom stems to the mixing bowl.

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    Add the stuffing mix or bread crumbs, cheese, and sage.

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    Stir.

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    Add a pinch or two of salt and pepper if you like, and then spoon the filling into the mushroom caps.

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    Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

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    After using your potholders to take the sheet out of the oven, let the mushrooms cool before you pop one in your mouth.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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