Best Baby Portabella Napoleons With Fresh Mozzarella Recipes

MOZZARELLA STUFFED PORTOBELLOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Toss the portabellas in the balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup of olive oil, gray salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the mushrooms on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
• While the mushrooms are cooling mix together the bread crumbs, Parmesan, herbs and the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil.
• Place 1 slice (2 if the mushrooms are large) of mozzarella in the cupped side of each mushroom. Distribute the bread and herb mixture evenly over the mushrooms and return to the oven to roast for 5 to 6 minutes or until the mozzarella is molten and the bread and herb topping a nice golden brown. Serve either hot or at room temperature and enjoy.

RICOTTA-STUFFED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, parsley and pepper. Remove and discard stems from mushrooms; with a spoon, scrape and remove gills. Fill caps with ricotta mixture. Top with tomato slices., Grill, covered, over medium heat until mushrooms are tender, 8-10 minutes. Remove from grill with a metal spatula., Meanwhile, place basil, almonds and garlic in a small food processor; pulse until chopped. Add remaining Parmesan cheese; pulse just until blended. While processing, gradually add oil and enough water to reach desired consistency. Spoon over stuffed mushrooms before serving.

PORTABELLA NAPOLEONS

Steps:

• Combine the 3/4 cup olive oil, balsamic vinegar, white wine and garlic in a large bowl.
• Add the mushroom caps, chicken breasts and tomato slices, tossing to coat.
• Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the grill to medium heat.
• Remove the mushrooms, chicken breasts and tomatoes, and discard the marinade.
• Place the mushrooms on a tray covered in parchment paper.
• Grill until tender.
• Remove to a plate.
• Place the tomatoes on a tray covered in parchment paper (can used the same tray).
• Grill for only 1 minute on each side or the tomatoes will fall apart.
• Remove to a plate.
• Place the chicken breasts on the tray.
• Grill for two minutes on each side.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Layer one mushroom cap (stem side up), one chicken breast, one slice of tomato, one 2 basil leaves, another tomato slice on top, and them cover with one mushroom cap, stem side down.
• Take one sheet of phyllo dough, brush with olive oil, repeat with two more sheets.
• Wrap the 3 sheets of dough (all three at once) around the mushroom "sandwich.
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• Place this seam side down on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper, making sure the ends are tucked underneath.
• Brush the top and sides with olive oil.
• Repeat this with the other 3 sandwiches, using three sheets of phyllo dough per sandwich.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

VEGETABLE NAPOLEON WITH GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM AND TOMATO BASIL BISQUE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over low heat. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper and saute until they begin to soften. While they are cooking, cut fresh tomatoes in half, squeeze out seeds. Stir the fresh tomatoes into the skillet along with tomato paste and diced canned tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low and simmer partially covered to integrate flavors, about 5 minutes. Add stock and cook for another 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Season portobello mushrooms with salt and pepper and brush with olive oil. Place on baking sheet in oven for 10 minutes.
• Remove pan of tomato mixture from heat, stir in cream and season with salt and pepper, to taste. While the mushrooms are in the oven, puree sauce in batches in food processor. Remove mushrooms from oven and let cool.
• To assemble napoleon, place a portobello on serving plate. Top with 1 slice of cheese followed by a slice of tomato, then another slice of cheese, another tomato slice and the second portobello on the top layer. Ladle warm sauce over the vegetable napoleon and finish with a basil sprig, for garnish.