Mozzarella-Stuffed Grilled Portobellos with Balsamic Marinade

Made on the grill, these cheesy, crispy portobellos are the perfect warm-weather meal.


SERVINGS

6

PREP TIME

35 min

COOK TIME

10 min

Ingredients

  • 1/4
    cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2
    tablespoons + 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 3
    garlic cloves, minced, divided
  • 6
    large portobello mushrooms, stemmed
  • 1 1/2
    cups Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1
    cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2
    cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 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

  1. 1

    Whisk oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar and 1 garlic clove in small bowl for marinade.

  2. 2

    Using spoon, scrape out gills from mushrooms and place mushrooms on rimmed baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Brush marinade over both sides of mushrooms, arrange hollow side up and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Prepare grill (medium heat).

  5. 5

    Mix Panko, next 5 ingredients and remaining 2 garlic cloves in medium bowl.

  6. 6

    Drizzle butter and remaining teaspoon balsamic vinegar over panko mixture and toss.

  7. 7

    Divide Panko mixture among mushrooms, leaving ½-inch border around edges and packing down slightly.

  8. 8

    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.

Recipe source: Epicurious