Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms

This is one of my favs! The guys don't like it so much...they aren't big on mushrooms. But me, a mushroom lover, loves this!! I usually use more cheese than called for and sprinkle some shredded provolone or monterey jack on top of them! Enjoy!

SAUSAGE-STUFFED MUSHROOMS

16 large mushrooms (about 1 lb.)
1/2 small onion, minced
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 lb. ground Italian sausage
2 Tbsp. plain bread crumbs
3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Remove the mushroom stems from the caps; finely chop the stems. In a large skillet, saute the chopped mushroom stems, the onion, bell pepper, and sausage over medium-high heat until the sausage is crumbled and browned. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining ingredients; mix well. Stuff each mushroom cap and place on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender. 16 mushrooms.

Note: This is a Kraft Foods recipe