How to Make Caprese-Stuffed Mushrooms - A Step-by-Step Guide

Caprese-Stuffed Mushrooms are a delicious and easy appetizer that combines the classic flavors of a Caprese salad with the earthy, savory goodness of a perfectly roasted mushroom. This recipe is a modern take on the traditional Caprese salad, with the addition of juicy mushrooms that are stuffed with a rich and creamy Caprese filling.

The key ingredients in this recipe are fresh, plump mushrooms, ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil, and tangy balsamic glaze. When these in...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (6 ounce) packages (2-pack) portobello mushroom caps
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 stuffed mushroom caps

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Remove gills from each mushroom cap and place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush insides with olive oil. Fill with mozzarella cheese and top with tomatoes. Scatter garlic and basil over top and season with salt.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until mushrooms are tender and cheese is melted, about 25 minutes.
  • Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve.
  • Nutrition

    242 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 360mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 455mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 494mg