Baby Bella "Fries"

It's another reveal day for Secret Recipe Club! This month I was assigned to the blog of our gracious hostess, Angie! I love finding new ways to prepare vegetables, so I knew I had my recipe when I found this fun new twist on mushrooms.

These would be great paired with any kind of meat, or for a meatless dinner with a big salad. Angie made hers with sliced portobellos, but I used baby bellas. I also changed it up slightly by using panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) instead of regular. I like the crunch that panko provides.

I also made a dipping sauce of equal parts Ranch salad dressing and chili garlic sauce. Between the red pepper flakes in the coating mix and this dip, it packed quite a punch spice-wise!

Start by creating the coating mixture. In a small shallow bowl or on a small plate, combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese,



garlic powder, red pepper flakes, oregano,



and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well to combine. In another small bowl, whisk the eggs. Slice the mushrooms,



then dip in the egg



and then the breadcrumbs, coating both sides of the mushroom.



Place the coated mushrooms on a large baking sheet, either greased or lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 8 minutes, flip each mushroom over then bake for an additional 6-8 minutes. There will be a wonderful aroma while these bake!

Serve with a dipping sauce of your choice, or enjoy them as is.

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Baby Bella "Fries"

1 cup panko
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. oregano
8 oz. package baby bella mushrooms
2 eggs, beaten

In a shallow bowl or on a plate, mix together the panko, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste. In a small bowl, beat the two large eggs.

Slice the mushrooms thickly, then dip in egg and then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Place in a single layer on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 425 for 15 minutes, flipping over halfway through. Makes 8 appetizer servings.