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GARLIC PARMESAN STUFFED MUSHROOMS

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INGREDIENTS: 1 pound whole cremini mushrooms 1/4 cup butter 1 small onion, diced

1/4 cup Parmesan 1/4 cup mozzarella, shredded 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper

4 cloves garlic, minced 2/3 cup breadcrumbs

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