Baked Portobello Mushrooms with Cheese

Our Baked Portobello Mushrooms with Cheese are easy to make and stuffed with flavor from garlic, herbs, and a bubbly cheese topping. Easy prep with just 20 minutes of bake time and simple ingredients! [feast_advanced_jump_to] Even people who say they don’t normally like mushrooms will find something to love about this baked portobello mushroom recipe! Baking portobello mushrooms gives them a delicious texture, and the garlicky, cheesy stuffing is flat out irresistible. It’s a perfect vegetarian recipe but is so flavorful and meaty, everyone can enjoy it. Give it a try as an or main dish and let me know what you think. I’m sure you’ll love these cheese stuffed mushrooms as much as I do! Portobello or portobella? Portobello and Portobella can be used interchangeably. Neither spelling is incorrect! What is the difference between Portobello and regular mushrooms? Button, cremini, and portobello are actually all the same – they’re just at different stages of growth! They are all a part of the “agaricus bisporus” family. Portobello are fully grown button mushrooms and are large, making them perfect for stuffing. Cremini are somewhere in-between. You will even find cremini sold as baby bellas! How to Clean Portobello Mushrooms Mushrooms should always be wiped clean rather than rinsed. Many oven baked portobello mushroom recipes remove the gills, but in this case, we leave the gills intact for extra flavor and juiciness. Start by removing the stem. Just trim it with a knife or twist it off. Tip: you can keep the stem to chop up for the stuffing instead of tossing it.Gently scrub the cap with the paper towel to clean the outside. You may also want to scrub the gills, but don’t remove them. Don’t rinse them – they absorb water quickly and can become mushy! 🧾 Variations Replace the garlic and butter with our herby .Try your favorite cheeses. Fontina and gruyere are excellent choices.Add an extra protein if you like. Shrimp stuffed portobello mushrooms in the oven are delicious!Mix in caramelized onions or sauteed spinach for even more flavor. 👪 Serving Size Serve about 1 per person as a side dish or 2 to 3 roasted portobello mushrooms as a main dish. 📖 Similar Dishes One of my favorite ways to prepare mushrooms is to stuff them. Stuffed mushrooms are so versatile, you can serve them as an appetizer, side dish, or even as an entree. They’re one of my go-to recipes for a party! 📌 Pin it for later!Did you enjoy this page? Save it on Pinterest for later! Did you try this recipe? Leave a comment and a rating below to let us know what you think! We love to hear from you! 📋 Recipe Print Baked Portobello Mushrooms Baked Portobello Mushrooms are QUICK and EASY to prepare in less than 30 minutes, and are full of flavor from butter, thyme, and a cheese topping! Course Appetizer or mainKeyword Baked Portobello Mushrooms, cheese stuffed mushrooms, mushroom recipe, portobello mushroom recipe, portobello mushrooms recipe, Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms Ingredients¾ lb. Portobello mushrooms clove garlic minced Tbsp. olive oilsalt and pepper to taste½ tsp. dried thyme½ Tbsp. butter Tbsp. Parmesan grated Tbsp. mozzarella shredded InstructionsPreheat oven to 400°F. Wipe ¾ lb. Portobello mushrooms clean and remove the stems. Finely mince 1 clove garlic.Lightly oil a baking sheet and place the mushrooms on top in a single layer, open side facing up. In a small bowl, mix together 2 Tbsp. olive oil, garlic, ½ tsp. dried thyme, and a little salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle over the inside of each mushroom evenly. Top each with a thin slice of butter from ½ a Tbsp. Bake the mushrooms for around 15 minutes until tender. While they are cooking, mix together the 1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan and 3 Tbsp. shredded Mozzarella. After the 15 min, top the mushrooms with the cheese and return to the oven for around 5 minutes. Once the cheese is golden and bubbly, remove the mushrooms from the oven, serve, and enjoy! Notes These baked portobello mushrooms are great as an appetizer, but also work well as a side dish or entree. Serving size is about 1 mushroom per person as a side dish or 2-3 as an entree. NutritionCalories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: g | Protein: g | Fat: g | Saturated Fat: g | Cholesterol: mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 412mg | Fiber: g | Sugar: g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: mg | Iron: 0.6mg Photography by Caroline Williams. The post Baked Portobello Mushrooms with Cheese appeared first on Sunday Supper Movement.