Savory Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Towers
Elevate your appetizer game with these mouthwatering Savory Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Towers. Thick, juicy Portobello mushrooms serve as the perfect edible vessel for a delicious filling made with high-quality sausages or sausage meat, fragrant garlic, sweet red onion, and vibrant red pepper, all mingled with the richness of sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan cheese. Topped with a slice of fresh tomato and a sprinkle of cheddar that melts beautifully during baking, these stacked creations not only look impressive but also burst with flavor. Ideal for impressing your guests as a starter or enjoying as a light lunch paired with fresh salad and crusty bread, this recipe promises to become a family favorite. The mushrooms are naturally juicy, so there’s no need to add any extra liquid before baking—allow them to cook in their own deliciousness!
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Servings
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Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
Portobello mushrooms
6 large (wiped clean)
Good quality sausages or sausage meat
125 g (casings removed, if using sausages)
Olive oil
2 tablespoons (divided)
Garlic clove
1-2 (diced finely)
Red onion
1/2 (peeled & diced finely)
Red pepper
1/2 (diced finely)
Sun-dried tomatoes
4 (drained and diced finely)
Parmesan cheese
50 g (grated)
Sea salt
to taste (freshly ground)
Mixed peppercorns
to taste (freshly ground)
Cheddar cheese
50 g (grated)
Fresh tomato
1-2 (sliced thinly)
Parsley
to garnish (chopped)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) or Gas Mark 7.
2
In a generously sized earthenware dish, drizzle half of the olive oil to coat the base.
3
Gently detach the stalks from the Portobello mushrooms and set them aside, as they will be used later.
4
If you're using sausages, remove their casings and crumble the meat into a large mixing bowl.
5
In a pan, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely diced garlic, red onion, and red pepper, sautéing for 10-15 minutes until softened and fragrant.
6
Combine the sautéed mixture with the sausage meat, mixing thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
7
Stir in the diced sun-dried tomatoes, grated parmesan cheese, and a generous sprinkle of sea salt and freshly ground mixed peppercorns, blending until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
8
Stuff each Portobello mushroom with the sausage mixture, pressing gently to fill them generously.
9
Place the stuffed mushrooms in the prepared dish. Top each mushroom with a thin slice of fresh tomato, ensuring there’s a small hole in the center.
10
Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over each stuffed mushroom, and carefully insert a mushroom stalk into the center of each, through the hole in the tomato slice.
11
If you have reserved some oil from the sun-dried tomatoes, feel free to drizzle a little over the top of the mushrooms for added flavor.
12
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes. Keep an eye on them as baking time may vary based on mushroom size.
13
Once golden and cooked through, remove from the oven, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve warm alongside crusty bread and salad.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Savory Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Towers?
They are large Portobello mushrooms stuffed with a mixture of sausage meat, garlic, onion, red pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, and cheese, then baked until golden.
How many Portobello mushrooms are required?
This recipe requires 6 large Portobello mushrooms that have been wiped clean.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius (400 degrees Fahrenheit) or Gas Mark 7.
How much sausage meat is needed?
The recipe calls for 125 grams of good quality sausages or sausage meat.
What should I do with the mushroom stalks?
Detach the stalks and set them aside; they are later inserted into the center of the mushroom towers before baking.
How do I prepare the sausages if using them?
If using sausages instead of loose meat, you must remove the casings and crumble the meat into a mixing bowl.
How much olive oil is used in the recipe?
A total of 2 tablespoons of olive oil is used, divided between coating the baking dish and sautéing the vegetables.
Which vegetables are sautéed for the filling?
The filling includes finely diced garlic, half a red onion, and half a red pepper.
How long should the vegetables be sautéed?
Sauté the garlic, onion, and red pepper for 10-15 minutes until they are softened and fragrant.
What types of cheese are used?
The recipe uses 50 grams of grated parmesan cheese in the filling and 50 grams of grated cheddar cheese for the topping.
How many sun-dried tomatoes are needed?
You will need 4 sun-dried tomatoes that have been drained and diced finely.
What spices are used for seasoning?
The filling is seasoned with freshly ground sea salt and mixed peppercorns to taste.
How do I assemble the mushroom towers?
Stuff each mushroom with the sausage mixture, top with a thin tomato slice, sprinkle with cheddar, and insert a stalk through the center.
Do I need to add water to the baking dish?
No, do not add extra liquid; the mushrooms are naturally juicy and will cook in their own juices.
How long do the mushrooms bake?
The baking time is approximately 50-60 minutes, depending on the size of the mushrooms.
Can I use the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes?
Yes, you can drizzle a little bit of the reserved sun-dried tomato oil over the mushrooms for added flavor before baking.
What is the best way to serve these mushrooms?
Serve them warm alongside crusty bread and a fresh salad.
What is the suggested garnish?
Garnish the finished dish with freshly chopped parsley.
What kind of baking dish is recommended?
A generously sized earthenware dish is recommended for baking these mushroom towers.
How do I clean the mushrooms?
The mushrooms should be wiped clean rather than washed with water to avoid them becoming soggy.
Are these mushrooms suitable for an appetizer?
Yes, they are an impressive choice for a starter or appetizer for guests.
Can this recipe be a light lunch?
Yes, when paired with bread and salad, it makes for a delicious and satisfying light lunch.
Is the garlic diced or crushed?
The recipe specifies that the garlic cloves should be diced finely.
What type of onion should be used?
The recipe calls for half of a red onion, peeled and diced finely.
Can I substitute the sausage to make it vegetarian?
Yes, the recipe is noted as vegetarian-friendly if you substitute the sausage with a meat-free alternative.
Is the cheddar cheese grated?
Yes, 50 grams of grated cheddar cheese is used to top the mushrooms.
Why is there a hole in the tomato slice?
A small hole is made in the center of the tomato slice to allow the mushroom stalk to be inserted through it.
How much garlic is required?
The recipe suggests using 1 to 2 garlic cloves.
Is this recipe considered difficult?
No, it is tagged as an easy recipe suitable for parties and savory snacks.
How many tomato slices are needed?
You will need 1 to 2 fresh tomatoes, sliced thinly, to cover the tops of the 6 mushrooms.