Ingredients

  • 4 portabella mushrooms
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp. pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp. fresh cracked pepper
  • 1 md. red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 lg. onion, finely diced
  • 4 oz. aged cheddar cheese, sliced

Method

  • Prepare the portabella mushrooms by cleaning the caps, removing the stems and scooping out the gills.
  • Mix together the vinegar, mustard and pepper.
  • Place mushrooms in a plastic bag and cover with the vinegar mixture.
  • Let marinade for 4 hours.
  • Preheat grill.
  • Saute red bell pepper and onion in olive oil until onions are caramelized and red peppers are slightly charred.
  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Place mushrooms on grill and cook until lightly charred on each side.
  • Remove mushrooms to a cookie sheet and place top-side down.
  • Fill the gill area of the mushrooms with the sauteed bell pepper and onion.
  • Cover each pepper with 1 oz.
  • of sliced cheddar cheese.
  • Top with freshly cracked pepper.
  • Place in the oven for 5 minutes.