Description
Indulge in these Caprese stuffed portobello mushrooms, a delightful fusion of Italian flavors that transforms simple ingredients into an elegant dish. Each large mushroom cap is filled with gooey fresh mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil, then baked to perfection. This recipe is perfect for cozy dinners or as a show-stopping appetizer that will impress your guests while keeping your meal prep effortless. Enjoy a burst of flavor in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large portobello mushrooms
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Clean the portobello mushrooms with a damp paper towel and remove stems and gills.
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced cherry tomatoes, shredded mozzarella, chopped basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Generously fill each mushroom cap with the mixture.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mushroom (about 120g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg