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Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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Line a square baking dish with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
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Remove the stems from the mushrooms and discard, or save for another use.
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Arrange the mushrooms in the baking dish with the cavities facing up. Set aside.
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Break the baguette into chunks and pulse into coarse crumbs with a food processor.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine baguette breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
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Finely dice the shallot.
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Mince the garlic.
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Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan. Once the oil is shimmering, add the shallot. Cook until the shallot is softened, 5-6 minutes. Add the garlic to the pan, and cook for a minute longer, until fragrant.
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Add the cooked shallots and garlic to the bowl of breadcrumbs.
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Grate the cheese into a separate bowl.
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Add half the grated cheese to the breadcrumb mixture. Crack the eggs into the bowl of breadcrumbs and cheese. Mix vigorously until the stuffing holds together when pinched.
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With a small spoon and clean hands, stuff a generous tablespoon of filling into each mushroom. Use enough so that the mushrooms are tightly packed and domed with stuffing. Top each mushroom with a heaping teaspoon of the reserved shredded cheese.
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Bake the mushrooms on middle rack of oven until cheese is bubbly and golden brown, 25-28 minutes.
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Check to see that mushrooms are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Allow the mushrooms to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days.