JOHNNY CARINO’S STUFFED MUSHROOMS

I went to Johnny's for my b-day and my friend ordered these! They were AMAZING! I just found this recipe and I actually still need to try it so if someone does before me and it doesn't work! I am sorry! But it looks pretty simple and I plan to make them this week!

Looking forward to making them! :) Yummy!


JOHNNY CARINO’S STUFFED MUSHROOMS

1/8 cup Chopped Garlic
4 cups Chopped Spinach
2/3 cup Diced Red Onion
2/3 cup Shredded Asiago Cheese
1/2 cup Romano Cheese
1/4 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1 tsp Black Ground Pepper
1 1/2 Tbsp. Sauté Spice (equal parts salt, pepper, and garlic salt)
1 cup Seasoned Bread Crumbs
1/2 cup Easy Eggs
Large Mushroom Caps - Stem Removed

GARNISH:
4 oz. Lemon Basil Cream Sauce
1/8 cup diced Roma tomatoes
1 Tbsp. Fresh Basil, Julienne
1 Tbsp. Parmesan Parsley mix

PREPARATION:
1. In a large metal mixing bowl, combine ingredients, except the mushroom caps.

2. Fold together all ingredients well, until mixture begins to form into a single mass.

3. Place approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons of mixtures into each cap.
4. Place stuffed mushrooms caps on sheet pan stuffing side up

5. Bake in oven for 10 minutes at 375 degrees, remove and cool immediately.

6. Ladle heated Cream Sauce over mushrooms.

7. Top with diced Roma Tomatoes and sprinkle with fresh Basil strips.

8. Garnish with parmesan parsley mix and basil.

YIELD approximately 65 each

Pizza Dip ~

When I decided to make this Spencer was really hesitant? He didn't really want it, but he enjoyed it once it was done.

Pizza Dip ~
Makes: 6 cups
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes

8 ounce cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup light mayo
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
8 ounces sliced pepperoni, chopped
2 ripe plum tomatoes ( I used canned)
10 large, pitted black olives, chopped
4 crusty Italian rolls, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, mayo, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, tomatoes, and olives. Spoon into 6-cup baking dish.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, until lightly browned and bubbly.
4. Allow to cool slightly, serve with bread for dipping.

Hummus!

Hummus

1 15 oz. garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 T lemon juice
2 green onions
1 clove garlic
1 tsp. salt
1-2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 red bell pepper (optional)

In food processor or blender, blend onion, pepper, and garlic. Add remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth. Serve as a dip or sandwich spread! :)

Avocado Bean Salsa

Avocado Bean Salsa

4-5 tomotoes (chopped)
1 can black eyed beans (rinsed and drained)
1 can corn
1/2 bag frozen white corn
2 avocados (chopped)
1/2 bunch green onion (chopped)
1/2 bunch cilantro (chopped)

Make Good Season Italian Dressing. Use 1/2 bottle or more pour over ingredients. REFRIGERATE and enjoy!

Hot Artichoke Dip

Hot Artichoke Dip

14 oz. can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 1/2 cup mayo (do not use miracle whip)
7 oz. can chopped green chilies
4 oz. shredded Monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup parmesen cheese

Combine all ingredients. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve with chips.