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This recipe for stuffed portobellos makes a terrific side for simple grilled steak. The filling is reminiscent of creamed spinach, but with a hint of smokiness from the bacon and a mild sweet and sour flavor that compliments it nicely. I used Havarti cheese in this recipe because it melts nicely and has a mild, yet tangy flavor, but any mild cheese that melts to a creamy consistency would work.
Sweet And Sour Spinach-Stuffed Portobellos
Ingredients ~
4 medium-sized portobello mushroom caps
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
16 oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 cup chopped onion
4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup light cream or half-and-half
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 thin slices Havarti cheese
Preparation ~
Preheat the oven to 375°.
Clean the portobello caps and carefully remove the stems and gills. Place caps on a baking sheet, brush with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 8 minutes, turning once. Remove from oven and blot any excess liquid from the mushrooms. Set aside.
Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet and add the chopped onion. Sauté until the onion softens and becomes translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the sugar, vinegar, and bacon to the onions and cook until the sugar dissolves - about 1 minute. Add the spinach and half-and-half. Stir to combine with the onion mixture, season to taste with salt and pepper and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the mixture is heated through.
Divide the spinach mixture evenly among the mushroom caps. Top each with a slice of cheese and return to the oven for about 6 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the mushrooms are heated through.
Makes 4 servings
Recipe Notes ~
It's important to get all of the liquid out of your spinach and blot up the excess that accumulates after pre-cooking the mushrooms. That way your mushrooms won't "weep" once they're served!