Ham Stuffed Mushrooms

12 large mushrooms
olive oil ( I use canola oil)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
2 tbsp. fresh chopped parsley
1/4 cup chopped processed ham
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
black pepper to taste
finely chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Remove and chop mushroom stalks . Heat 3 tbsp oil in saucepan. Fry
onions and garlic for 5 minutes. Stir in crumbs and fry for 2 - 3
minutes until crisp. Add parsley, mushroom stalks, ham, cheese and
pepper. Mix well . Lightly grease shallow oven proof pan, place
mushrooms cut side up in a single layer, put a little filling in each.
Sprinkle with oil. Cover loosely with a piece of wax paper. Bake at 375
degrees for 20 - 30 minutes. Let sit for a couple of minutes before
serving. Garnish with fresh parsley to serve.