Portobello Mushrooms With Thyme And Parmesan Cheese Food

PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS WITH THYME AND PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• Place the oil and butter in a large skillet. Saute the mushrooms, garlic and thyme for 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Mix in the onion and saute for 3-4 more minutes, or till done to your liking.
• Pour over the balsamic vinegar and remove from heat.
• Sprinkle with the dill and parmesan cheese. Add some freshly ground black pepper to taste (a few twists of the pepper mill).
• Serve and enjoy!

PARMESAN CRUSTED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS WITH WHITE TRUFFLE OIL

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-low. Combine Parmesan, thyme and salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• Brush mushrooms with oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place the mushrooms, cap side down and cook until golden, about 4 to 5 minutes. Turn over and continue grilling until soft, about 5 to 6 minutes longer. When the mushrooms are cooked through, carefully divide the cheese mixture over the top of the mushrooms. Close the cover of the grill and cook until the cheese has melted. Remove from the grill and drizzle each mushroom with a teaspoon of white truffle oil.
• In a saute pan, drizzle olive oil and saute the oyster mushrooms until golden brown and tender. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place on top of portobellos and serve.

STUFFED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS WITH MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Remove stems from mushrooms and set caps aside. Chop stems finely.
• Saute stems and garlic in 1 tbs butter over medium high heat until tender.
• Rub mushroom caps with oil and set in silpat lined pan or greased baking dish.
• In a bowl, combine potatoes, salt, pepper, thyme, chives, Gruyere, Romano, bacon, and stem mix until well combined. Stuff firmly into the caps.
• In another bowl, combine the rest of the melted butter, bread crumbs, parsley and Parmesan. Sprinkle on top of filled caps.
• Bake 25 minutes or until heated through.

GRILLED PORTOBELLO PARMESAN

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Whisk extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and pressed garlic clove in small bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange portobello mushrooms on rimmed baking sheet, gill side up. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon generous tablespoon dressing into each mushroom; swirl to coat. Stir ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange tomato slices on plate; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Place mushrooms on grill, gill side down. Grill until edges begin to soften, 3 to 5 minutes, depending on thickness of mushrooms. Transfer mushrooms to same baking sheet, gill side up. Nestle 1 tomato slice into each mushroom. Divide ricotta cheese mixture atop sliced tomatoes, spreading to cover, about 3 tablespoons per mushroom. Top with Fontina cheese slices, dividing equally. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese over each. Carefully return mushrooms to grill. Cover barbecue and cook until mushrooms are soft and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle remaining chopped fresh basil over. Place mushrooms on plates. Drizzle remaining dressing around mushrooms and serve.

RICOTTA-STUFFED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, parsley and pepper. Remove and discard stems from mushrooms; with a spoon, scrape and remove gills. Fill caps with ricotta mixture. Top with tomato slices., Grill, covered, over medium heat until mushrooms are tender, 8-10 minutes. Remove from grill with a metal spatula., Meanwhile, place basil, almonds and garlic in a small food processor; pulse until chopped. Add remaining Parmesan cheese; pulse just until blended. While processing, gradually add oil and enough water to reach desired consistency. Spoon over stuffed mushrooms before serving.