Mozzarella-Stuffed Balsamic Portobello Mushrooms Recipe
Mozzarella-Stuffed Balsamic Portobello Mushrooms Recipe
Recipe by Rick Browne
Photo by Tina Rupp
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Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar*
- 3 garlic cloves, minced, divided
- 6 large portobello mushrooms, stemmed
- 1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 5 ounces)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
Directions:
Whisk oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, and 1 garlic clove in small bowl for marinade. Using spoon, scrape out gills from mushrooms and place mushrooms on rimmed baking sheet. Brush marinade over both sides of mushrooms, arrange hollow side up, and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Mix panko, next 5 ingredients, and remaining 2 garlic cloves in medium bowl. Drizzle butter and remaining teaspoon vinegar over panko mixture and toss. Divide panko mixture among mushrooms, leaving 1/2-inch border around edges and packing down slightly. Place mushrooms on grill, stuffing side up; cover grill and cook until cheese melts and juices bubble at edges of mushrooms, rearranging mushrooms occasionally for even cooking (do not turn over), about 6 minutes.
Adjust our delicious balsamic vinegar recipe to taste just the way you want it to...No surprises! You can make it as sweet or vinegary as you desire.
In case you're wondering, read the back of any store-bought balsamic vinegar. Look for the ingredient "mosto cotto" or "cooked grape must"--that ingredient is Vino Cotto! Unlike some balsamic vinegar brands, yours will not contain any additives, sweeteners, preservatives, or colorants. This makes yours a much healthier alternative for your family.
Use your homemade balsamic vinegar in all recipes that list it as an ingredient. Your family and friends will love what you make. And, you'll have bragging rights, too. You can say, "I even made the balsamic vinegar!" But, if you prefer that the dish not having a vinegary flavor to it, replace the balsamic vinegar with just Vino Cotto. It will come out delicious!
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