Italian Portabella Appetizer

Elevate your appetizer game with this savory Italian Portabella Appetizer, a crowd-pleasing blend of bold flavors and indulgent textures. Juicy portabella mushroom caps serve as the perfect vessel for a rich herbed garlic butter, infused with fresh parsley, basil, and fragrant Italian seasoning. Topped with a generous layer of golden, bubbling Parmesan cheese and finished with a drizzle of tangy balsamic glaze, these mushrooms deliver a gourmet experience in every bite. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes and a short oven bake, this recipe is perfect for effortless entertaining or a cozy starter to a weeknight Italian feast. Buon appetito!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Portabella mushroom caps
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic glaze

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Wipe the portabella mushroom caps with a damp paper towel to remove any dirt. Remove the stems and gills using a spoon to create a hollow space for the filling.

Step 3

Place the mushroom caps on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, gill-side up. Brush the tops and undersides with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Set aside.

Step 4

In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.

Step 5

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in chopped parsley, basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to create the herbed garlic butter mixture.

Step 6

Spoon the herbed garlic butter evenly into the mushroom caps, spreading it into the hollow areas.

Step 7

Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over each mushroom cap, ensuring it covers the garlic butter mixture completely.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the cheese is golden and bubbling.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly for 2-3 minutes.

Step 10

Drizzle balsamic glaze over each mushroom cap and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	649.9 grams (649.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	911

Total Fat 77.40g	99%
Saturated Fat 33.80g	169%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 133mg	44%
Sodium 1903mg	83%
Total Carbohydrate 38.40g	14%
Dietary Fiber 5.50g	20%
Total Sugars 27.30g
Protein 26.30g	53%

Vitamin D 28IU	140%
Calcium 526mg	40%
Iron 4mg	19%
Potassium 1703mg	36%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.9%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 16.1%