Cheesy Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Elevate your dinner game with these Cheesy Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms, featuring rich marinara sauce, melty Nafsika’s Garden Mozzarella Style Cheese, and crispy basil bread crumbs. Paired with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, this dish makes a hearty and flavourful plant-based meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Let’s dive into this easy recipe that combines savoury mushrooms with cheesy goodness and the bright flavours of fresh tomatoes.

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2-3 portobello mushrooms, stems removed
• 1-2 cups store-bought or homemade marinara sauce
• 2 cups Nafsika’s Garden Mozzarella Style Cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup basil leaves, finely chopped

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2. In a baking dish, toss the halved cherry tomatoes with the chopped garlic. Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil over them, and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Toss everything together to evenly coat the tomatoes with oil and seasoning.
3. Nestle the portobello mushrooms in the baking dish alongside the tomatoes. Drizzle the mushrooms generously with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Fill each portobello mushroom cap with marinara sauce, then top with shredded Nafsika’s Garden Mozzarella Style Cheese.
5. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and golden brown on top.
6. While the mushrooms and tomatoes are roasting, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and add the bread crumbs, chopped basil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir constantly for 2 to 3 minutes until the bread crumbs are golden brown and crispy. Remove from heat and transfer the toasted bread crumbs to a bowl.
7. Once the mushrooms are done roasting, remove them from the oven. Top each stuffed mushroom with a generous spoonful of the basil bread crumbs. Serve with the roasted cherry tomatoes on the side for a complete and delicious meal.

Enjoy!

These Cheesy Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms are perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or when you’re looking to impress guests with a hearty, plant-based dish. The combination of tender roasted mushrooms, cheesy marinara filling, and crispy basil bread crumbs will have everyone asking for seconds. Serve them with a side salad or garlic bread for an extra special meal!