Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed mushrooms have long been one of my favorite appetizers. Depending on how much stuffing you like, you find that either the mushroom either shines on it's own or serves as more of a tasty carb delivery system. Strike the balance of both and you might very well achieve hors d'oeuvres nirvana.

Ingredients
- 20-40 ounces mushrooms, washed with stems removed. Use less mushrooms if you want a "Would you like some mushrooms with your stuffing?" dish, and more if you prefer to highlight your mushrooms.
- 4 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs. Put your favorite bread through a food processor or to a cheese grater to achieve this.
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, diced
- 1 TBSP dried parsley
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 5 TBSP butter
- 2 eggs, whipped
- Splash of red wine
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano

How To Make Them
1) Splash a little wine into a pan and warm.
2) Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
3) Combine breadcrumbs, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper, and cheese in a large mixing bowl. Add the onion/garlic mixture and the egg.
4) Melt the butter and stir into all. You should be able to pick up a bit of the stuffing and press it together to form a little ball. If the mixture seems too dry, add a bit more wine.
5) Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
6) Lay out your mushrooms on a baking sheet and fill with the stuffing.
7) Bake for 30-45 minutes. When the mushrooms are done they'll be golden brown, and you'll have to fight the urge to pop one in your mouth fresh out of the oven.
8) Make sure you eat a mushroom or two yourself before putting them out for friends and family. These little beauties disappear quickly!