Spinach-Stuffed Mushrooms

Serves 6 to 8

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound spinach, cooked, chopped and well-drained
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1-1/2 cups hot milk
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1-1/4 cups grated mozzarella cheese
• 2 pounds mushroom caps, cleaned
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• Salt and pepper
• Juice of half a lemon
• Dash of paprika

Directions

1. Place 3 tbsp butter in a large skillet and heat. When melted, add spinach and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes over medium-high heat.
2. Mix in flour and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes over low heat while mixing constantly.
3. Pour in milk and season with nutmeg, salt and pepper; mix well. Add 1/2 cup cheese, mix and cook 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat.
4. Set mushroom caps on ovenproof serving platter; sprinkle with lemon juice, paprika and 2 tbsp melted butter. Broil 5 minutes in oven.
5. Fill mushroom caps with spinach stuffing and top with remaining cheese. Finish broiling about 5 minutes or until cheese starts to brown. Serve immediately.