Crock Pot Stuffed Mushrooms - cooking recipe

Ingredients

15 -20 large mushrooms, preferably Baby Bellas, cleaned. Remove stems and finely chop the stems. Leave caps intact
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 medium red onion, very finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 lb sausage pattie
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
4 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded

Preparation

In a skillet, over medium heat, add the oil, onion, garlic, and mushroom stems. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes, until onion begins to soften.
Add the sausage patties and crumble with a wooden spoon. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika, and cook until lightly browned through.
Transfer the sausage to a heavy mixing bowl along with the parsley and Gruyere cheese. Stir to combine ingredients and stuff 1 TBS of mixture into each mushroom cap. Place into the crock pot, cover and cook on High for 2 hours Serves 6 - 10.