Caprese Stuffed Baked Portobello Mushrooms

Name: Caprese Stuffed Baked Portobello Mushrooms
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 portabello mushroom caps; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 large tomato ((sliced into 4 slices)); 4-8 slices fresh mozzarella; 4 large basil leaves ((use more if your leaves are smaller)); 1/2 teaspoon paprika for garnish ((optional))

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Delicious Baked Portobello Mushrooms topped with mozzarella, tomato, and fresh basil make for a tasty and nutritious snack or side dish! These classic flavors are perfect for serving a stunning but simple appetizer for guests or a treat for your family. Or, make 2 or 3 for each person for a unique main dish!

Side shot of portabella mushrooms garnished with basil on a black rectangle plate with a tomato in the background. — Perfect for a busy weekday, these simple yet delicious baked portobello mushrooms are ready in no time!

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👩🏻‍🍳 Why You'll Love This Recipe
🥘 Ingredients Needed
🔪 Instructions
👪 FAQs
🧊 Storing Baked Portobello Mushrooms
💭 Helpful Tips
📖 Variations
➕ Other Great Appetizers
🍄 More Mushroom Recipes
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💬 Reviews and Comments

👩🏻‍🍳 Why You'll Love This Recipe

Whether you spell it portobello or portabella, this recipe for baked portobello mushrooms is sure to satisfy! With a short amount of prep and a only 20 minutes in the oven, this dish is a quick and easy way to whip up an impressive appetizer or side dish without too much time or extra effort.

The classic combination of tomato, mozzarella, and basil pairs so well with baked portobello mushrooms, all of the flavors tied together with a garlic and olive oil duo.

I love pairing up mushrooms and cheese, as you can see in my Spinach and Mushroom Quesadillas and also my Broccoli Pesto Mushroom Grilled Cheese!

🥘 Ingredients Needed

Overhead shot of ingredients- portabella mushrooms, basil, olive oil, garlic salt, tomato, and fresh mozzarella. — These fresh and delicious ingredients will combine to create these unique baked portobello mushrooms!

portobello mushrooms - these delicious mushrooms are a hearty and earthy base for this great dish.
olive oil
garlic salt - gives your baked mushrooms a bit of extra flavor.
tomato - provides some sweetness and tanginess.
fresh mozzarella - salty and creamy and adds a great melty texture.
fresh basil - a refreshing addition that pairs perfectly with the tomato and mozzarella and takes this dish to the next level!

🔪 Instructions

Six panel collage of process shots- combining ingredients and layering on top of portabella mushrooms to bake. — With only ten minutes of prep time, this unique and delicious snack will be ready in no time!

Remove the stems from the portobello caps and wipe the caps clean with a damp paper towel.
Combine the olive oil and garlic salt in a small bowl.
Mix well to combine fully.
Brush the oil mixture over the top of the caps. Bake them gill side up for about 10 minutes at 425 degrees F.
Cut tomato into 4 even slices while the mushrooms bake.
Remove mushrooms from the oven and top with tomato and slices of mozzarella, then bake for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melty. Garnish with fresh basil and paprika (if desired).

👪 FAQs

Is it OK to eat the gills of a portobello mushroom?

Yes, the gills are completely edible! In some cases recipes will instruct you to remove them, but this is typically for visual reasons. These mushrooms are covered up with delicious tomato and gooey cheese anyway, so it doesn't make a difference!

How do you know when a portobello mushroom is cooked?

Take something like tongs or a fork and press gently in the center (where you removed the stem). The mushroom should be tender and juicy.

Should you peel a portobello mushroom?

For the purposes of this recipe, peeling your mushrooms isn't necessary. This typically just gives them a more professional look, but won't affect the flavor or texture much.

What does a bad portobello mushroom taste like?

A way to easily tell is to feel the surface of the mushroom; a sticky or slimy texture is a sure sign that your mushroom is bad. A darker color can also indicate that your mushrooms are starting to turn.

Front angle view of portabella mushrooms garnished with basil on a black rectangle plate on a blue cloth. — These caprese stuffed portobello mushrooms are the perfect snack or meal to make on a busy weekday!

🧊 Storing Baked Portobello Mushrooms

While these mushrooms are best enjoyed right out of the oven, you can store them in airtight containers or wrapped tightly in plastic for 4-5 days in the refrigerator. To reheat, drizzle with a bit of olive oil and toss them in the oven at around 350 degrees F until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through.

Your leftovers can also be frozen, but be sure to wrap them up well to avoid freezer burn or your ingredients getting dried out. They should last a few months in the freezer, and to reheat them just give them some time to thaw (placing them in the fridge overnight is usually a good amount of time) and bake them as instructed above.

💭 Helpful Tips

Allow your mushrooms to sit for a few minutes after baking to really settle into their flavor and finish cooking all the way through.
While mushroom gills are completely edible, leaving them on will result in a slightly earthier flavor overall. Scoop them out with a spoon before baking if you like!

Baked portobello mushrooms with cheese are the perfect low-stress and guilt-free snack or appetizer; they're sure to impress guests or your family every time!

📖 Variations

For even more cheesiness, try another mild cheese Parmesan or provolone.
Use salt and pepper, thyme, paprika, chili powder, or any combination of spices and seasonings to make these baked mushrooms your own!
Drizzling with some balsamic glaze would be another fantastic addition to this recipe.
To get an even more rich dish, use melted butter instead of olive oil.
You can also use grape tomatoes cut into thirds if you prefer more bite-size pieces of tomato.

➕ Other Great Appetizers

For some other delicious appetizer ideas, check these out!

Air Fried Sweet Potato Fries

Air Fried Sweet Potato Fries are so delicious and make a great healthy side dish for so many meals! Treat your family to these nutritious and easy fries that come out hot and crispy with less oil and just the right amount of seasoning!

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Baked Brie with Apricot Jam

15 minutes and 4 ingredients are all it takes to make this baked brie with jam. It's an easy yet impressive appetizer recipe with no puff pastry needed!

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Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Bites

Serve these delicious chive cream cheese and salmon bites at your next party and your guests will love you!

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Basil and Blue Cheese Baked Sweet Potato Slices

Sliced sweet potatoes topped with basil, mushrooms and blue cheese will have you embarking on a flavor adventure with every bite of these delicious appetizers!

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🍄 More Mushroom Recipes

If you like this baked portobello mushroom recipe and you're looking for some more great recipes that feature mushrooms, look no further!

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