These baked portobello mushrooms are easy to prepare and packed with delicious cheese and garlicy goodness. Meaty enough to satisfy any carnivore, and versatile enough to work as a main or side.
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I think all kids have certain vegetables that they just won't eat. In fairness, I know I am luckier than many as both of my kids eat a reasonably good range, my younger one in particular. But mushrooms are a sticking point for both.
They'll nibble the odd bits raw as I'm cutting them up, but the texture cooked just doesn't work for them. These baked portobello mushrooms, however, at least tempted them into a few bites, which is a success in my book. And I was more than happy to eat the rest.
How are portobello mushrooms different from white or crimini mushrooms?
Portobello mushrooms, or portobella, are larger in size than the common white mushroom or crimini. But in actual fact, they're all the same kind of mushroom.
Portobellos are simply the mature version, while white and crimini are the different colored skin versions of the immature fungi.
Portobellos have a large cavity which is great for stuffing, and you can even use them in place of burger patties, buns or as a base for mini "pizzas". Not that I've gone that route myself, mind you. Well, yet.
A favorite way with them, for me, is simple baked portobello mushrooms. Baking/roasting really brings out the best in their wonderful flavor and they don't need a whole lot more to taste delicious.
How to clean portobello mushrooms
As with other mushrooms, ideally you want to wipe portobello mushrooms with a damp paper towel rather than wash them directly in water.
Mushrooms can become mushy if they get too wet, so wiping helps avoid that. If any parts of the skin are particularly damaged, you can peel a section back. It will leave the skin slightly striped, but you'll hardly see it.
For some other uses, such as to use them as "buns", you may want to remove the gills with a spoon as well for a drier mushroom when cooked. However for these baked mushrooms I'd suggest just wiping and removing the stem. The gills have a great flavor and help keep these juicy.
Steps to make this dish
- Wipe the portobello mushrooms clean and remove the stems. Finely chop or mince the garlic.
- Lightly oil a baking dish or baking sheet and put the mushrooms on top in a single layer, gill side up.
- In a small bowl, mix together the oil, garlic, thyme and a little salt and pepper.
- Divide the mixture between the mushrooms, drizzling over the inside. Top each with a thin slice of butter.
- Bake the mushrooms for around 15 minutes until tender.
- While they are cooking, mix together the cheeses. After the 15 min, top the mushrooms with the cheese and return to the oven for around 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and gently golden.
What to serve with baked portobello mushrooms
One of the great things about this dish is that it is very versatile. These garlicy, cheesy mushrooms work just as well as a main with a side of mashed potato, cauliflower or why not try parsnip puree. You could also serve them with some wilted greens or a hearty salad.
Alternatively, serve them as a side to steak, grilled or roasted chicken or pork chops.
However you choose to serve them, these baked portobello mushrooms are easy, flavorful and one dish you definitely need to add to your menu soon!
Try these other tasty mushroom dishes:
- Mushroom galette
- Japanese mushroom rice
- Mushroom stroganoff
- Plus get more vegetarian meals as well as sides in the archives.
Baked portobello mushrooms
Ingredients
- ¾ lb portobello mushrooms 340g, approx
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon parmesan grated
- 3 tablespoon mozzarella grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F/200C.
- Wipe the portobello mushrooms clean and remove the stems. Finely chop or mince the garlic.
- Lightly oil a baking dish or baking sheet and put the mushrooms on top in a single layer, open side up.
- In a small bowl, mix together the oil, garlic, thyme, and a little salt and pepper. Divide the mixture between the mushrooms, drizzling over the inside. Top each with a thin slice of butter.
- Bake the mushrooms for around 15 minutes until tender.
- While they are cooking, mix together the cheeses. After the 15 min, top the mushrooms with the cheese and return to the oven for around 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and gently golden.
Notes
Serving size around 1 mushroom per person as a side, 2-3 as a main.
Nutrition
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Ez
I see all these recipes call for removing the stems. It's such a waste! They have the most flavour. Take out the stems, put them through a garlic press and put the paste you get back on top of the mushrooms for the best flavour!
Caroline's Cooking
Interesting, that's not something I have tried with the stems (and actually not sure I can see a raw stem pressing but I haven't tried so maybe I am wrong). I generally really like the stems as well, just here removing allows a little more space to fit in the cheese etc, but it's certainly fine to leave them in as well.
JM
I find this method retains way too much liquid; it fills the plate once you cut the portobello. A better approach is to cook it "outside up" for 10 min to remove excess liquid and then proceed as proposed.
Caroline's Cooking
I think it depends a little on your mushrooms and taste, but yes certainly if you prefer less liquid this is a way to reduce it. Serving with something that can soak up the juices also works (since they are tasty, too).
Crystal Stearns
I have been placing my mushrooms on a cooling rack over a baking sheet so that the extra juice will drip onto the baking sheet. The mushrooms are still juicy, but they're not watery.
Caroline's Cooking
Sounds like a good idea to get rid of extra moisture, if needed. Thanks for mentioning!
Ilse Maria
Thank you Caroline.
This week I received my first box of farm items.
It contained two big Portobello mushrooms.
Your recipe is so delicious and it will be a special
dish in my house
Caroline's Cooking
So glad to hear you enjoyed and perfect way to use some of your box!
lizard brains
I had a couple spare mushrooms sitting around so tried this dish- absolutely delicious!
Caroline's Cooking
Great, glad to heat you enjoyed!
Barry c
Great recipe. Little different my family's style but just as good! We add fresh sliced almonds to it from the local market right before it's done nice crunch and flavor and we sprinkle with a lil Cajun style seasonings if it's going with seafood. Awesome post.
Caroline's Cooking
Thanks, and yes there are definitely a few ways to make something along these lines. Those flavors sound tasty too!
April
First time main portobello mushrooms. Also chopped some leftover broccoli and roaseted potatoes along with cheese. Yummy!! Thank you for the excellent directions.
Caroline's Cooking
So glad to hear you enjoyed. Love roasted broccoli and all sounds like a tasty meal.
SLausell
I love it! I also use less oil and no butter and is still delicious. Thanks Caroline 😊
Caroline's Cooking
Glad to hear you enjoyed!
Aksd
thank you for the recipe - quick, simple, and absolutely delicious! i’ve twice made this with whatever cheese i had and it was great both times, can’t imagine you can go wrong regardless what kind you use. i also used less oil to make it a bit healthier and it was still fantastic - will reduce even further next time to prob half the amount or less. I expect I’ll be using this recipe the rest of my life.
Caroline's Cooking
So glad to hear you are enjoying the recipe! And yes, you can use a range of cheeses depending on what you have and to taste.
TG
Excellent recipe! My husband said that they were better than some stuffed mushrooms that we have eaten at restaurants. They are a new family favorite!
Caroline's Cooking
That's so nice to hear! Glad you are both enjoying.
Shirrene
Looked quick & easy so I tried making this with ready-packed grated cheese (the ones which are a combination of 3 types of cheese used for pizzas). So good... my hubby said he went to heaven & came back! Lol. Thanks, Caroline!
Caroline's Cooking
Glad to hear you enjoyed, and yes ready grated mix sounds like a great easy option too.
Sarah
This recipe is AWESOME! I only had a graded Parmesan mix, but it was still delicious! Had all the ingredients on hand. Looking forward to making this again. I would post pictures if there were a place to.
Caroline's Cooking
So glad to hear you enjoyed!
Itto
Caroline you sly dog you this is delish. Will use again 3 times a week. Thank you 🙏
Caroline's Cooking
Not been called that before but glad to hear you enjoyed 🙂
Winnie
These mushrooms taste so so great! This is a keeper recipe. Thank you very much!
Caroline's Cooking
So glad to hear you enjoyed, they're a favorite of mine too.
Donna
Just made these and they are delish! Since we will be with other people tomorrow I did substitute garlic for red onions. Turned out really well and at the end added balsamic syrup ... yum!!!
Caroline's Cooking
Glad to hear you enjoyed! Yes balsamic definitely pairs well.
Madison Smith
Needed a quick mushroom recipe and this one comes in handy! Loved the garlicy flavor!
Caroline's Cooking
Glad to hear you enjoyed! The garlic really does pair so well, doesn't it?
James
Thanks Caroline! These tasted amazing
Caroline's Cooking
Glad to hear it, we love them too!
Carmen E Feuer
Ive got to try this..When i was young one of my dads friends made stuffed mushrooms..Ive been a fan ever since..
Caroline's Cooking
Hope you enjoy! It's something I remember having when I was a child, too, and similarly loved.