Fried Stuffed Mushrooms

I know, I know what you are thinking....MUSHROOMS again ?? I am sorry, and please forgive my insanity. There is method to my madness, you see, because I live on an island, we can´t always get fresh button mushrooms, at the grocery store. So when I saw some  today, I just could not resist. Trust me though, these are delish, crunchy on the outside, and so very creamy on the inside. Very easy, because of the simple ingredients, what takes the longest, is the breading of the mushrooms. These were a winner for Mr. G, he loved them ! Once again, you could , use regular bread crumbs in place of the Panko, they just wont be as crispy.

Fried Stuffed Mushrooms

1 package cream cheese (herb/garlic/chives)
20-25 fresh button mushrooms, clean and stems removed

3 eggs, beaten in a bowl
1 cup flour ( you may season the flour) in another bowl
2 cups Panko, bread crumbs, also in another bowl.

1.Clean and remove stems from mushrooms
2. with a small spoon, fill the mushroom cap, with the cream cheese
3. Next set up your three bowls, on for the flour, one for the eggs, and one for the Panko
4. Dredge, the mushrooms, one at a time, first in the flour.
5. Then in the egg
6. Then in the Panko crumbs.
7. If you wish for an extra crunchy coating, dip again, in the egg, and then in the Panko.
8.Repeat with all the mushrooms till done.
9. Place them on a cookie sheet, and stick them in the freezer, for 30 minutes.
10. Heat up oil , and fry the mushrooms ( enough oil to cover them).
11. Drain on paper towels.
12. Sprinkle with some salt, and serve
** the filling can be really hot, so be careful, when biting in to them

xo, Diana