Ingredients

  • 6 large fresh portabella mushrooms, stems and gills removed
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 dash coarse sea salt
  • 1 dash fresh ground black pepper
  • 34 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 12 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 12 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Method

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • In medium bowl, toss mushrooms caps, 2 T oil, the balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper to coat.
  • Arrange mushrooms caps on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake about 10 minutes or until soft.
  • Cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, mix bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, basil and remaining 2 T oil.
  • Divide mozzarella cheese evenly among mushroom caps.
  • Spoon bread crumb mixture evenly over cheese.
  • Roast 7-10 minutes longer or until mozzarella cheese is melted and bread crumb mixture is golden brown.
  • Serve hot with marinara sauce or other tomato sauce.