CHEESE TOPPED PORTABELLO MUSHROOMS

Cheese topped Portabello Mushrooms image

Provided by Brandy Bender @MisDisturbed19

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 - portabello mushrooms
6 ounce(s) dubliner cheese, grated
2 large tomatoes, skinned, cored and finely chopped
1 tablespoon(s) fresh basil, chopped
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 - eggs, separated
4 tablespoon(s) kerrygold irish butter, melted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Wipe the mushrooms with a damp paper towel, remove the stems, and chop finely. Place the mushrooms, cup side up, on a baking sheet.
In a bowl, combine the stems, cheese, tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper, and egg yolks. With an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into the cheese mixture, then spoon onto the mushrooms.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cheese is browned.
Serves 8 as a first course, Serves 4 as a side dish.