Stuffed Mushrooms

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Ingredients:

12 whole fresh mushrooms, stem removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package cream cheese (8oz), softened
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

1. Wash and remove the stem from the whole mushrooms.  Pat mushrooms dry.
2. In a small skillet with 2 teaspoons of olive oil, cook the garlic being careful not to burn it.  After cooking, allow to cool.
3. In a medium bowl, stir together cream cheese, parmesan cheese, black pepper, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.  Fill each mushroom cap with stuffing and place on a baking sheet.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until stuffing is slightly browned.

Yield: 12 stuffed mushrooms