Bean Appetit

Upside Down Umbrellas

Each chef will need:

  • 4 shiitake mushrooms, stems removed
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
  • 4 baby carrots
  • Pinch of garlic powder
  • Pinch of dried basil leaves

 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Wear a hood the whole time you’re making this recipe, to protect yourself from pretend rain!

In a mixing bowl combine parmesan, cream cheese, garlic powder, and basil leaves. Gently press mixture into the bottom of the mushrooms. 

Place mushrooms on a baking tray and bake for 8-10 minutes, until cheese is melted.

Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Gently press a carrot into the bottom of each mushroom for the handle of the umbrella.

Sing "Rain Rain Go Away" before enjoying your upside down umbrella.

 

= bitty bakers will need some adult assistance

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