Grilled Portobello Mushrooms Whummus Feta Chees Food

PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• On a slice of bread, layer two slices of cheese, Portobello mushroom cap, two more slices of cheese, then close sandwich with second slice of bread. Spread both sides of sandwich with softened butter and grill in a pan over medium-low heat on both sides until bread is golden and cheese is melted. Cut in half and serve warm.

GRILLED PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS WITH HUMMUS AND FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Prepare grill or grill pan for gilling. Heat to medium high heat.
• Brush both sides of the mushrooms with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
• Grill mushrooms until tender, about 4 min on each side.
• Let cool, then cut each one into quarters and slice each quarter into 1/4-inch thick slices.
• Top crackers with a heaping teaspoon of hummus and several slices of mushroom. Sprinkle with feta cheese and serve.
• NOTE: I think this would work if you let you guests make their own. Have a platter with crackers on it and 3 small bowls with fixings -- instead of making them all ahead of time.

FETA-STUFFED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Remove and discard stems from mushrooms; with a spoon, scrape and remove gills. In a small bowl, combine oil and garlic; brush over mushrooms. Sprinkle with salt. In a small bowl, combine cheese and pesto., Place mushrooms on a piece of greased heavy-duty foil (about 12-in. square). Grill mushrooms, stem side up, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 8-10 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Spoon cheese mixture over mushrooms; grill, covered, 2-3 minutes or until filling is heated through.

GRILLED PORTOBELLOS WITH PESTO, TOMATOES AND FETA

Steps:

• Stir together pesto and olive oil, set aside.
• If desired, scrape off black gills under mushroom caps, and discard (the original recipe calls for this step but it is optional).
• Spoon 2 tablespoons pesto mixture into each mushroom cap and spread evenly.
• Gently mix feta cheese with diced tomatoes, and divide evenly to top each mushroom.
• If making ahead, wrap the topped mushroom in plastic wrap, and chill till ready to grill.
• Grill mushrooms over medium heat for 10 to 20 minutes, or until soft when pierced with knife. Serve hot and enjoy.