Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms 🍄🍅🧀

Elevate your appetizer game with these delicious Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms. This recipe brings together the classic flavors of a Caprese salad with the earthy richness of Portobello mushrooms. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dish, these mushrooms are not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or just looking for a light and tasty meal, this recipe is sure to impress.

Ingredients:

Garlic Butter:

• 2 tablespoons butter 🧈
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed 🧄
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 🌿

Mushrooms:

• 5-6 large Portobello mushrooms, stems removed, washed, and dried thoroughly with a paper towel 🍄
• 5-6 fresh mozzarella cheese balls, sliced thinly 🧀
• 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced thinly 🍅
• 1 pinch fresh basil, shredded to garnish 🌿

Balsamic Glaze:

• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 🍇
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar (optional) 🍬

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to grill/broil settings on high heat. Position the oven shelf in the middle of your oven. 🔥
2. Prepare the Garlic Butter:
   • In a small saucepan (or microwave-safe bowl), combine the butter, crushed garlic, and chopped parsley. Melt the mixture until the garlic is fragrant. 🧄🧈
3. Prep the Mushrooms:
   • Brush the bottoms of each Portobello mushroom with the garlic butter and place them, buttered side down, on a baking tray. 🍄
   • Flip the mushrooms and brush the remaining garlic butter over the insides of each cap. Fill each mushroom with mozzarella slices and sliced tomatoes. 🧀🍅
4. Grill/Broil the Mushrooms:
   • Grill/broil the mushrooms in the oven until the cheese is melted and golden brown, which should take about 8 minutes. ⏲️
5. Serve:
   • To serve, top the mushrooms with fresh basil, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and sprinkle with salt to taste. 🌿🍇🧂
6. Prepare the Balsamic Glaze:
   • If making the glaze from scratch, do so while the mushrooms are in the oven. Combine the sugar (if using) and vinegar in a small saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-8 minutes until the mixture has thickened into a glaze. If not using sugar, allow the vinegar to reduce for 12-15 minutes on low heat. 🍇🍬

Nutritional Information:

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Calories: 200 Kcal per serving
• Servings: 5-6 servings

Conclusion

These Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms are the perfect combination of savory and sweet, with the earthy flavor of mushrooms complementing the freshness of tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. The balsamic glaze adds a tangy sweetness that brings everything together. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also a delightful addition to any meal. Serve it as an appetizer, side dish, or even a light main course, and enjoy the burst of flavors in every bite!

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