This easy appetizer for escargot stuffed mushrooms will make it appear as though you slaved away in a kitchen for hours. By using canned snails, your preparation time will be cut dramatically and allow you to enjoy more time with your guests. This recipe is a tradition in the Burgundy region of France.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons softened butter
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots
- 1 clove garlic, crushed and finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 12 large mushrooms, cleaned with stems removed
- 12 large canned snails
Preparation:
Preheat an oven to 375F. Mix together 6 tablespoons of the softened butter with the shallots, garlic, celery, parsley, salt, and pepper. Place a small spoonful of herb butter and a snail in each mushroom cap, and then brush the exterior of the mushroom with a bit of the herb butter. Arrange the mushrooms in a shallow baking dish and bake them for 15 minutes. Serve hot.
Makes 6 servings.
