Cheese-Stuffed Mushrooms

Look for the best looking mushrooms you can find. Serve these piping hot.

24 medium-size mushrooms
1/4 cup finely chopped scallions (with tops)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons snipped parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Remove stems from mushrooms; mince stems finely. Cook and stir mushrooms stems, scallions and garlic in butter over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in remaining ingredients. Fill mushroom caps with stuffing mixture. Place mushrooms, filled sides up, in greased baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes.

Serve hot.