Spinach And Artichoke–Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Portobello Mushrooms Are The Vegetarian Equivalent Of A Thick, Juicy Steak, And Here, They’re Stuffed With A Creamy Combo Of Spinach And Artichokes. This Is How You Convert Someone To Try Out Meatless Mondays. Plus, They Are Simply Gorgeous When You Pull Them From The Oven! When It’s Time To Clean The Mushrooms, The Key Is To Wipe Them With A Damp Towel. (If You Rinse Them With Water, They Will Absorb It And Turn Slimy.)
Ingredients
- 4 Large 4″-Diameter Portobello Mushroom Caps
- 3 Tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Divided
- 3 Cubes Frozen Crushed Garlic Divided
- ¾ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ¼ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1 10-Ounce Bag Frozen Spinach
- 4 Ounces Cream Cheese Softened
- 3 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
- ½ Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese Divided
- ¾ Teaspoon Dried Thyme Divided
- 1 14-Ounce Can Artichoke Hearts, Drained And Chopped
- ½ Cup Panko Bread Crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven To 450°F.
- Lightly Grease A Baking Sheet With Nonstick Spray.
- Use A Spoon To Scrape The Gills From The Insides Of Mushroom Caps.
- Set Mushrooms On The Prepared Baking Sheet, Bottom-Side Up.
- In A Small Bowl, Combine 2 Tablespoons Oil And 2 Garlic Cubes.
- Brush Insides Of Each Mushroom Cap With The Garlic Oil, Then Sprinkle Salt And Pepper Evenly On Each.
- Bake For 10 Minutes.
- Microwave Bag Of Spinach On High For 2 Minutes.
- Remove And Drain Spinach In Mesh Strainer Lined With A Double Layer Of Paper Towels.
- Remove As Much Water As Possible By Squeezing Spinach Inside The Paper Towels Until It Stops Dripping.
- In A Medium Bowl, Combine Spinach, Cream Cheese, Mayonnaise, ¼ Cup Parmesan, ½ Teaspoon Thyme, Artichokes, And Remaining Garlic Cube.
- Remove Any Moisture That Has Formed In The Bottom Of The Cooked Mushroom Caps, Then Fill Evenly With The Spinach Mixture.
- In A Small Bowl, Mix Together Remaining 1 Tablespoon Oil, Bread Crumbs, Remaining ¼ Cup Parmesan, And Remaining ¼ Teaspoon Thyme.
- Sprinkle Mixture Over The Top Of Each Stuffed Mushroom.
- Bake For 10 Minutes And Serve Immediately.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 423 kcal