Clam-stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds large fresh mushrooms
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 cup butter, melted and divided
• 2 (6-ounce) cans chopped clams in juice, undrained
• 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Preparation

1. Remove stems from mushrooms, and chop stems. Cook chopped stems and garlic in 1/4 cup butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until all of the liquid evaporates.
2. Drain clams, reserving 2 tablespoons liquid. Add clams and reserved liquid to cooked mushroom stems. Add breadcrumbs and remaining ingredients; stir.
3. Brush remaining butter on mushroom caps; place mushrooms, stemside up, on a lightly greased baking sheet or jellyroll pan. Spoon stuffing evenly into mushrooms.
4. Broil stuffed mushrooms 5 inches from heat 10 minutes or until lightly browned.