Ingredients
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- 4 large Portobello mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Extra Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
- Gently clean the Portobello mushrooms using a damp paper towel to remove any dirt. Remove the stems and scrape out some gills if desired for more filling space.
- Brush both sides of each mushroom cap with olive oil and place them on the baking sheet gill-side up. Lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes to release excess moisture. After baking, pat them dry carefully with a paper towel.
- While mushrooms bake, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked spinach with ricotta cheese, cream cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix until well combined; it should be creamy.
- Spoon the cheesy spinach mixture evenly into each pre-baked mushroom cap.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top along with breadcrumbs if desired.
- Return stuffed mushrooms to oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- For a golden top, switch oven to broil for last 1-2 minutes but keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed mushroom
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg