Description
Caprese Stuffed Garlic Butter Portobellos are a delightful culinary creation that combines the rich, earthy flavors of portobello mushrooms with fresh cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil. These stuffed mushrooms make for an elegant appetizer or a light main course that is sure to impress at any gathering. With a delectable garlic butter drizzling and the option to add balsamic glaze, each bite is a flavor explosion. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this vegetarian dish is perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large portobello mushrooms
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Clean and arrange portobello mushrooms on a lined baking sheet, gill side up.
- Mix melted butter and minced garlic; brush onto mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper.
- Top each mushroom with halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and sliced basil.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until tender and cheese is melted.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mushroom (150g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg