Stuffed Mushroom Bites

Place oven rack 6 to 7 inches from heat source. Preheat oven to broil.

In a medium bowl, combine croutons and ¾ cup hot water; cover and let stand 5 minutes, then stir in dressing and black pepper.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; when bubbly, add mushroom caps and cook until lightly brown and tender. Arrange caps, hollow side facing up, in a shallow baking dish.

In the same skillet, cook ½ cup mushroom stems and peppers until tender, 3 to 4 minutes, then fold into crouton mixture and spoon into mushroom caps. Broil for 7 to 9 minutes, or until lightly brown and heated through.