3 sticks butter 24 (about 2.5 oz. ea.) Portabella mushrooms (stems reserved for other use) salt freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. 5 oz. Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided 3 quarts well-seasoned hot garlic mashed potatoes thinly sliced chives, for garnish
What to do:
1. Melt 3 sticks butter. 2. Brush each portabella cap with butter; season well with salt and pepper. Arrange on a sheet pan. 3. Bake at 500°F until mushrooms are tender, about 8 min.; reserve. 4. Stir 1 lb. 2 oz. cheese into mashed potatoes until incorporated thoroughly. 5. Fill each Portabella cap with 1/2 c. mashed potatoes; sprinkle top with 1/2 Tbsp. reserved cheese. 6. Heat mushrooms in a 500°F oven until heated through, about 5 min.; sprinkle with chives.
Recipe and photos courtesy of the Mushroom Council and mushroominfo.com
