Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms
Delightful bite-sized mushrooms filled with classic pizza flavors, making a perfect appetizer or dinner option.
Ingredients
Mushroom Preparation
- 5 large large mushrooms (10cm/4" wide, portobello or flat mushrooms) Choose firm mushrooms to hold the filling well.
- 2 tbsp olive oil For brushing the mushrooms.
- to taste Salt and pepper Use to season the mushrooms.
Stuffing Ingredients
- ⅔ cup pizza sauce Store-bought is fine.
- 100 g salami slices (chopped) Feel free to add more toppings such as pepperoni.
- ¼ red onion (finely chopped)
- ⅓ cup black olive slices
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded) You can use other cheeses like Parmesan or cheddar.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 180C/350F.
- Carefully break or cut the stems off the mushrooms and chop them for later use.
- Place the mushroom caps upside down and cut a small cross in each to help drain excess water.
- Brush the tops of the mushrooms with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Flip the mushrooms and lightly dab the insides with remaining oil, then sprinkle with more salt and pepper.
Filling and Baking
- Fill each mushroom with pizza sauce and top with chopped mushroom stems, onion, half of the salami, and half of the olives.
- Bake the mushrooms for 10 minutes, then take them out.
- Top with cheese, remaining salami, and olives.
- Put them back in the oven and bake for another 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately!
Notes
These stuffed mushrooms can also be cooked on a grill for a smoky flavor. If you have leftovers, place them in an airtight container in the fridge; they will stay good for about 2-3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.