~ SAVORY STUFFED PORTABELLA'S ~

~ Savory Stuffed Portabella's ~ image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

olive oil cooking spray
4 portabella mushrooms
1 Tbsp olive oil - more of needed
1 c each - chopped red bell pepper & zucchini ( small chop )
1 small onion, chopped
2 clove minced. garlic
1/2 tsp salt or to taste
1/4 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
1 c each - extra sharp cheddar cheese & panko bread crumbs
red pepper flakes, optional

Steps:

1. Line a boiler pan with foil. Set aside. Remove the stems from the mushrooms, chop and set aside. Remove the gills with a spoon. Discard. Place mushrooms top side up on pan. Spray with cooking spray and place about 5 inches under broiler for about 5 minutes. Should be tender and juices running from them.
2. In a medium skillet, saute onions, pepper and garlic over medium heat, stirring often until tender and browning. Stir in the chopped mushroom stems, zucchini, salt and pepper. Cook for another 4 minutes or until tender, stirring often. Remove from heat and pour any of the mushroom juices from the broiled mushrooms in the pan along with the veggies. Leave this mixture cool for a few minutes.
3. Stir in the panko crumbs and cheese.
4. Stuff each mushroom evenly and place back under broiler for 4 - 5 minutes or until golden and cheese is melted.
5. Serve immediately. Delicious.