Italian NotesStuffed mushrooms recipe
Porcini ripieni
A stuffed mushrooms recipe makes one of those dishes that looks classy and irresistible as snack, partyfood, part of a buffet or on a plate of antipasti. I suppose it has something to do with the surprise filling that can be varied and personalized indefinitely. I have seen recipes for mushrooms stuffed with blue cheese, crab meat and bacon, but my preferred version is mozzarella and cured ham. With ingredients like that, it just can’t fail.
The mushrooms can be prepared in less than 30 minutes including 20 minutes in the oven, even if you – like me – prefer to fry the finely chopped stem in e little olive oil, before mixing it with the filling. That way the hat will accommodate more, but apart from that it makes no difference. I normally use ordinary small, white mushrooms, but the big Portobello type is just as good, so you might be guided by what is available. Anything goes, as long as the measures are adjusted accordingly.
Ingredients
8 white mushrooms
2 thick slices of cured ham (prosciutto crudo) chopped in tiny squares.
½ mozzarella cheese cut in tiny squares.
Olive oil
Preparation
Clean the mushrooms and carefully break off the stem.
Chop the stems finely and fry them in a little oil.
Mix the fried stems with mozzarella and ham and use the mixture to fill the mushrooms.
Place the stuffed mushrooms in the oven at 170 C (340F) for 20 minutes – or until the cheese has melted.
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This looks delicious, I can’t wait to try it out! Thanks for sharing.
These look *amazing*! Thank you so much for the sharing the recipe! I can’t wait to try your stuffed mushrooms, with portobellos!
They are very tasty – and you can eat them in great numbers.
When I was in Emilia-Romagna in June, I was served porcini in many different styles and dishes — all wonderful. But, this is yet another recipe. Looks really delicious!
It’s very delicate – even if you can’t get hold of proper Italian porcini.
Now that the holidays a getting near I am looking for new recipes that I might improve my cooking. Your blog came to mind and the stuffed mushrooms recipe is a great start. Thanks.
Most of the recipes are so easy it’s embarrassing.
We’re about to do some house sitting and we’ll finally have a kitchen to work in for the first time in forever. We’re really excited about the possibilities and this is going on the list!
Wow – house sitting in Italy must be a perfect vocation. Good luck with a mushrooms (and the kitchen).