BARBECUED MUSHROOMS WITH HERBED CHEESE

 

BARBECUED MUSHROOMS WITH HERBED CHEESE( Serves 6-8)

Cooking time-  20  Mins Max

INGRIDIENTS

• 12-14 white mushrooms , stems removed and washed
• 2tbsp olive oil
• 2tbsp breadcrumbs
• 3tbsp toasted and chopped walnuts or pine nuts

FOR HERBED CHEESE

• 200gm cream cheese, softened
• 2 cloves garlic,freshly crushed with a little salt
• 1tbsp freshly chopped mixed herbs
• 75gm butter, melted and cooled

 FOR FRESH HERBS

• Basil
• Marjoram
• Oregano                          3-4 leaves
• Rosemary
• Sage
• Thyme

METHODS

• For the mushrooms ,clean the mushroom caps from inside and remove the black inside particles .
• Brush them with olive oil, sprinkle some breadcrumbs and place them under the grill for 10-12 minutes or until soft till firm to hold.
• Remove and set aside.

HERBED CHEESE

• For herbed cheese ,in a bowl beat cream cheese with the crushed garlic and the fresh chopped herbs, and the gently mix the cooled melted butter into the mixture. WARNING: DO NOT ADD THE BUTTER WHILE HOT OR ELSE THE MIXTURE WILL CURDLE.
• Take a spoon or a piping bag and stuff the grilled mushrooms with this mixture.
• Sprinkle with nuts  and herbs if serving cold.

TO SERVE HOT

• fill the mushrooms with the herbed cheese batter.
• Oven it for 5-10 minutes at a normal temperature.
• And garnish it with the left over herbs.

If serving hot then, sprinkle the mushrooms with mozzarella cheese.
(Its preferable to serve hot for a better cheesy taste)

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