Mozzarella Mushrooms Food

MOZZARELLA MUSHROOMS WITH GARLIC TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Mix butter, basil and garlic. Cut baguette horizontally in half; spread with butter mixture. Cut each half into six portions; place on a baking sheet, cut side up., In a broiler-safe skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat; saute mushrooms until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, wine, 2 tablespoons basil, salt and pepper; cook, uncovered, 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; top with cheese. Broil 4-5 in. from heat until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes; sprinkle with remaining basil., Broil baguette portions until lightly toasted. Serve with mushrooms.

MARIO BATALI'S BAKED PASTA WITH MUSHROOMS AND MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Bring water to a boil in a large pot and add 2 Tbsp salt. Cook pasta 2 minutes fewer than the package directs. It should be too firm to eat.
• Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. Drain and put in a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, warm olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until smoking. Add onion and cook until light golden brown (5 minutes).
• Add mushrooms and cook until they have given off their water and it has evaporated (8 to 10 minutes).
• Add wine, spaghetti sauce, butter and salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to medium and cook until thickened (5 minutes).
• Add mushroom mixture to bowl with the pasta. Add mozzarella and mix together. Transfer pasta to a baking dish and top with grated Parmigano-Reggiano.
• Bake until bubbling and crusty on top (20 minutes).

MOZZARELLA CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place 2 cups of the mushrooms in a 13x9 inch baking dish.
• Dip chicken breasts into beaten eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs to coat.
• Heat butter or olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
• Brown chicken (approximately 2 minutes per side) in skillet. Place browned chicken in baking dish, on top of mushrooms. Sprinkle remaining mushrooms on top of chicken, then top evenly with mozzarella. Pour broth in pan around chicken.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear.

MOZZARELLA MUSHROOM MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Combine meat, toast, egg, minced onion and oregano with 3/4 c tomato sauce in large mixing bowl. Mix well.
• Pat mixture in a 9X13 pan lined with wax paper.
• Sprinkle cheese and mushrooms in the middle.
• Roll up to form the meatloaf. Make sure to seal the seam as tight as you can to prevent the cheese from running out when cooking.
• Place in pan seam side down.
• Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes.
• Add remaining tomato sauce and bake 30 minutes more or until done.

ITALIAN MUSHROOM AND CHEESE SIDE DISH

Steps:

• PREPARATION-.
• Roast 6 garlic cloves (see RecipeZaar for various recipes) , chop and set aside.
• Brush and clean the mushrooms as needed and then cut the big ones in half, set aside.
• In a small cup add the cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of water to form a mixture, set aside.
• COOKING INSTRUCTIONS-.
• In a Teflon or large pan add the onions and butter and sauté for several minutes, until the onions starts to turn brown.
• Then add the roasted garlic cloves and stir for another minute.
• Next add the mushrooms and cook stir for about 5 minutes covered.
• Add the sherry, thyme, oregano, tomato paste and toss, then cook for about 10-15 minutes covered; that is, until the mushrooms are half of their original size.
• Add the bell peppers, salt to taste and cook for another minute.
• Add the cornstarch & water mixture and stir until the sauce thickens and clings to the mushrooms.
• Add the Mozzarella cheese on top, cover for 1 or 2 minutes until the cheese starts to melt.
• Then sprinkle the paprika, lemon zest all around (do not toss).
• Serve as a side dish and enjoy.