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With the holidays upon us, most are looking for easy to fix appetizers for the last minute guest.   These do not have to be elaborate or hard to make.

Here is a simple recipe that I have used for years.  It is always a hit with family and friends.  I make the filling out before hand, keep it in the refrigerator up to week, then when the guests drop by, I just fill the mushroom and put in the microwave.

RECIPE INGREDIENTS
1 pound large stuffing mushrooms, cleaned and stems removed
4 ounces bulk Italian sausage
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 large clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese plus two tablespoons
2 green onions
DIRECTIONS
Chop mushroom stems. In microwaveable pie plate using a fork, combine mushroom stems, sausage, Italian seasoning, garlic, Parmesan cheese, ½ cup Mozzarella cheese and green onions. Cover with paper towel.

Microwave on HIGH (100% power) for 1 minute. Arrange mushroom caps on paper towel lined microwaveable pie plate. Spoon about 1 tablespoon sausage mixture into each cap. Cover with paper towel. Microwave on HIGH (100% power) uncovered, until cheese melts, about 30 seconds.

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Don’t these look good?  I can’t wait to try them.   Quesadillas of any kind are a big hit in this family, add crab meat to the mix and this is sure to be a winner whether for an appetizer or for snacking during  Saturday football games.

Don’t forget holiday entertaining!  These would make a great party appetizer!

RECIPE INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups (8 oz.) fresh, cooked or chopped imitation crabmeat
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded monterey jack cheese, divided
1/2 cup (2 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup (2 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
1 jar (12 oz.) CROSSE & BLACKWELL® Seafood Cocktail Sauce, divided
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
8 8-inch soft taco-size flour tortillas
4 tablespoons butter as needed (approximately 1 tablespoon per quesadilla)

DIRECTIONS
Combine crabmeat, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup CROSSE & BLACKWELL® Seafood Cocktail Sauce, green onions and garlic in medium bowl; mix well. Spread about 1/2 cup mixture onto each of 4 tortillas; sprinkle evenly with remaining Monterey Jack cheese. Top with remaining tortillas.

Melt about 2 teaspoons butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add one quesadilla; cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining butter and quesadillas. Cut each quesadilla into eight wedges. Serve with remaining cocktail sauce.

Three Cheese Crab Quesadillas Recipe at Cooking.com

Source: bestdressedmeals.com

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