Mozzarella Stuffed Grilled Portobellos With Balsamic Marinade Recipes

MOZZARELLA STUFFED PORTOBELLOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Toss the portabellas in the balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup of olive oil, gray salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the mushrooms on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
• While the mushrooms are cooling mix together the bread crumbs, Parmesan, herbs and the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil.
• Place 1 slice (2 if the mushrooms are large) of mozzarella in the cupped side of each mushroom. Distribute the bread and herb mixture evenly over the mushrooms and return to the oven to roast for 5 to 6 minutes or until the mozzarella is molten and the bread and herb topping a nice golden brown. Serve either hot or at room temperature and enjoy.

GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS WITH BALSAMIC

Steps:

• Preheat the grill. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a small bowl, toss the garlic cloves with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and some salt. Wrap the garlic cloves in tinfoil and place on the tray in the center of the oven. Cook until tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 20 to 25 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the balsamic with 3/4 cup of the olive oil and the mustard.
• In a medium bowl, toss the mushrooms in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt. Place them, stem-side up, on the hottest part of the grill. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, you may see liquid starting to emerge from the stem area. Flip to the other side and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer them to a tray and place in the center of the oven. Cook until they are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, an additional 12 to 15 minutes. Season them lightly with salt.
• Remove the garlic from the oven. Squeeze the garlic pulp out from their skins and whisk it vigorously into the dressing. Arrange the mushrooms on a serving platter and top with the dressing. Serve immediately.

STUFFED BALSAMIC GRILLED PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Set the oven to 425*F. Drizzle a roasting pan with 1 tbls. of olive oil and add tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoons pepper, and basil. Toss to mix. Roast for 15-20 mins., or till tomatoes start to burst. Keep the oven hot.
• Preheat the grill or broiler to medium heat. Place the mushrooms, gill side up, on cutting board(or work surface) and sprinkle with 2 tbls. olive oil, balsamic vinegar, a little salt, and remaining 1 teaspoons pepper. With remaining 1/2 tbls. oil, lightly coat the rounded side of the mushroom caps.
• Place mushrooms, gill side down, on grill or broiler pan. Grill or broil for 6-8 minutes on each side, until soft and slightly charred.
• Move the mushrooms to a roasting pan and fill with 10-15 tomatoes each. Top with the cheese. Place in a hot oven until the cheese bubbles. Place each mushroom on a mound of steamed spinach and serve up immediately. Enjoy!