Award Winning Stuffed Baby Portabella Mushrooms Cremini Recipe

These show-stopping stuffed portabella mushrooms won the grand prize at the Gilroy Garlic Festival! Imagine succulent mushroom caps brimming with creamy feta, fragrant rosemary, and the intense flavor of 5 roasted garlic heads, all wrapped in crispy prosciutto. Jennifer Malfas's winning recipe is easier than you think – a delicious and impressive dish perfect for a special occasion or a weekend treat.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 120 mins
Calories 337.4 kcal
Protein 21g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
Award Winning Stuffed Baby Portabella Mushrooms Cremini 32

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Award Winning Stuffed Baby Portabella Mushrooms Cremini

  • Heads Of Garlic
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon for garlic, plus 1 tablespoon for mushrooms
  • Fresh Rosemary
  • Lemon, Juice And Zest Of
  • Feta Cheese
  • Garlic Toast
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Portabella Mushroom Caps
  • 6-12 slices prosciutto
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock

How to Make Award Winning Stuffed Baby Portabella Mushrooms Cremini

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare the Garlic: Cut the tops off 5 heads of garlic. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Place on a sheet of aluminum foil, top with 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary, and wrap tightly. Roast for 1 hour.
  3. Make the Stuffing: While the garlic roasts, prepare the stuffing. Squeeze the roasted garlic pulp into a bowl. Add 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, zest and juice of 1/2 lemon, 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese, and 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs. Season generously with salt and pepper. (Do not add bread crumbs until ready to stuff.)
  4. Prepare the Mushrooms: Gently clean 6 large portabella mushroom caps and remove stems.
  5. Fill and Wrap: Fill each mushroom cap generously with the stuffing mixture. Wrap each stuffed mushroom with 1-2 slices of prosciutto.
  6. Bake: Place the stuffed mushrooms in a greased baking dish. Pour 1/2 cup chicken stock into the bottom of the dish. Drizzle mushrooms with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
  8. Baste and Bake: Spoon pan juices over the mushrooms, re-cover, and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
  9. Broil: Baste again, then broil uncovered for 2-3 minutes, or until the prosciutto is golden brown and crispy.
  10. Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

41g

Carbs

5g