Fancy Stuffed Mushrooms

If you want to really slave over making an appetizer these come out just like Olive Garden's stuffed mushrooms.

Fancy Stuffed Mushrooms

8-12 fresh mushrooms
1 (6oz.) can of clams, (reserve juice)
1 green onion, finely chopped (1 tablespoon)
1 egg, beaten
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
½ cup italian bread crumbs
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup and 1 tablespoon melted butter, cooled
2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon finely grated romano cheese
1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons finely grated mozzarella cheese, divided

350°. Wash and remove stems from mushrooms, pat dry. In a mixing bowl place drained clams, onions, garlic salt, minced garlic, butter and oregano. Mix through and blend well. Add Italian bread crumbs, egg, ¼ cup of clam juice and blend. Stir romano, parmesan, and the 2 tablespoons of mozzarella cheeses into the clam stuffing and mix well. Place clam mixture inside mushroom cavity and slightly mound the clam mixture. You should be able to stuff between 8 - 12 mushrooms depending on the size of mushrooms.

Set mushrooms in slightly oiled baking dish. Pour butter over mushrooms. Cover and bake for about 35 - 40 minutes. Remove cover and sprinkle freshly grated mozzarella cheese on top and pop back in oven just so the cheese melts slightly.