Deliciously savory stuffed portobello mushrooms filled with a mixture of spinach, cream cheese, and herbs, perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
Servings 4servings
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Italian, Vegetarian
Ingredients
Mushrooms
4largePortobello mushroomsCleaned and stems removed
Filling
2cupsFresh spinachChopped
8ozCream cheeseSoftened at room temperature
1cupShredded mozzarella cheeseFor melting
1/4cupParmesan cheeseGrated
2clovesGarlicMinced
1tspDried oregano
1tspDried thyme
1tbspOlive oilFor sautéing
Topping
1/4cupBreadcrumbsFor crunch
1tbspOlive oilFor drizzling
1/4cupParmesan cheeseGrated, for topping
Method
Prepare the Mushrooms
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures that the mushrooms will cook evenly and the filling will be heated through.
Clean the portobello mushrooms with a damp cloth to remove any dirt. Remove the stems and gently scrape out the gills with a spoon to create space for the filling.
Place the mushrooms, cap side up, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Make the Filling
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. This step enhances the flavor of the filling.
Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed spinach and garlic, softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. This mixture will be the flavorful filling for the mushrooms.
Stuff the Mushrooms
Spoon the filling generously into each portobello mushroom cap, pressing down slightly to pack it in. This ensures that each bite is full of flavor.
In a small bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs and additional grated Parmesan. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the stuffed mushrooms for added texture.
Drizzle a little olive oil over the breadcrumbs to help them brown in the oven.
Bake the Mushrooms
Bake the stuffed mushrooms in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the topping is golden brown. This step allows the flavors to meld together and the cheese to melt beautifully.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. This helps to avoid burns from hot cheese.
These stuffed mushrooms can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking. Just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if cooking from cold.