Description
A simple yet flavorful appetizer featuring juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and melted mozzarella stuffed inside tender mushrooms.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large white mushrooms (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Clean mushrooms and remove stems.
- Toss mushroom caps with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange mushrooms on a baking sheet, cavity side up.
- Bake for 10 minutes to soften.
- Mix tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and garlic in a bowl.
- Fill mushroom caps with the mixture.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese melts.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh mozzarella for best texture.
- Portobello mushrooms work as a larger alternative.
- Serve immediately for optimal taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed mushroom
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg