Deviled Clam Stuffed Mushrooms

I served these for a Valentine's meal a few years ago.  Pretty cute presentation, yes?

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

2 T. melted butter
1 T. flour
1 (6 1/2 oz.) can minced clams, undrained
1 T. chopped parsley
1/2 c. seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 t. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 t. dry mustard
8 large mushroom caps, cleaned or 8 pastry shells

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In medium pan, cook garlic in butter until golden. Stir in flour.

Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Spoon into 8 tiny baking shells or 8 large mushroom caps.***

Put into shallow baking pan. Bake 6 minutes or until hot.

***I used baby portabello mushrooms.  Next time, I'd brush them with olive oil and bake for a few minutes before stuffing and baking for the second time.


adapted from http://www.cooks.com/