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Roasted Portobello Mushrooms with Fontina

4.0

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These hearty mushrooms, from Il Radicchio in Washington, D.C., are a stellar start to the meal.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 4-to 5-inch-diameter portobello mushrooms, stems removed
8 ounces Fontina cheese, cut into 3x1/2x1/2-inch strips
4 slices bread from crusty round loaf, lightly toasted

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Position oven rack 6 inches from broiler. Preheat broiler. Mix first 4 ingredients in bowl. Place mushrooms, stem side up, on heavy large baking sheet. Brush with oil mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Broil mushrooms until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Place on work surface. Set oven temperature at 450°F.

    Step 2

    Cut each mushroom crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips atop each bread slice. Place bread on baking sheet. Bake until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

TagsPortobello MushroomMushroomVegetableFontinaCheeseDairySideStarterDinnerNut FreeVegetarianQuickEasyBon Appétit
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