Tonight I made a much loved appetizer with Martha’s Stuffed Mushrooms from page 233 of the Midwest.
One great thing about stuffed mushrooms is that they can be stuffed with just about anything your imagination can come up with and they’re almost sure to taste great! Martha has two variations, one with sausage and one that’s vegetarian. I did the one with sausage but I used the spicy instead of the sweet variety. I just like a little heat in almost everything, but that’s my thing, these would be delicious however you make them.
I really enjoyed these stuffed mushrooms. The fresh oregano really added a wonderful layer of flavor to them. The thing about fresh herbs is that sometimes they’re just there for decoration and don’t bring anything interesting to the party. I don’t like using herbs as mere garnishment. I want every ingredient to shine and work in harmony with the whole dish. This stuffed mushroom recipe certainly brought the big flavors, but they didn’t fight each other at all. I love when bold and assertive flavors get together and elevate food to a new level.
Whether you’re having a big party or a small get together you should serve Martha’s stuffed mushrooms and watch how fast they disappear from the tray!
