When I finished the Brie recipe, I was left with three UFO- sized Portobello mushrooms. That's what happens when you shop at Sam's Club! I gave one to my son, along with numerous other food items we overstocked on(He helped me shop that day!), so I had two left for a meal yet to be determined.. I like the darn things. They have an uncanny ability to absorb whatever flavor marinade or seasoning you put on them. They also are dense and firm to a point of an almost meat-like consistency.
I chose to marinade shortly with soy sauce and Worcester sauce, sprinkled with garlic and onion powder. I trimmed the loose sides, and scraped what I call the gills(the dark brown underside of the mushroom)off. I then placed a very thin pattie of ground beef on it, that had been seasoned with salt and pepper only. Broiled until pattie was medium rare, I removed from broiler and topped with a mild cheese. Broiled until melted, out they came... Portobello pattie melt, awaiting your favorite condiment! It could easily made into a sandwich, as you can imagine...
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I adore Portobello mushroom (and the baby ones, too) and find many excuses to use them.
Thank you for the new one!
I really, really try to like mushrooms, but I can't. And I will continue to try them, because my love of green beans happened in my 20s. Maybe when I'm 50 I will like them?
I LOVE mushrooms in every which way, but alas me lads all of them only like them raw..
This looks well scrum though..
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One of my sons took me to Sams in January, because he and his brother shop there every month or 2 for provisions. I guess my restaurant supply house habit taught them well. Anyway, he was a little disappointed that I wasn't impressed with the quantities of stuff there, until I reminded him that my method of shopping is to call the supply house and order, say, a case of chickens, or an entire top round cut as I want it.
No fan of mushrooms here, but it's great that you found a way to use the leftovers happily!
Finn- These could be grilled, or broiled...
Kate- This mushroom takes on any flavor you like, and is firm to the point of tough..try it!
Marmy- This can be eaten raw, but make up a dip or something with it...
Margie-Mushrooms- people seem to love them or hate them...
Mmm. I like to put crabmeat on mine and cheese.
Doc- That would work like mad!
I love any sort of mushrooms, beef and cheese so I'd love those!
I always thought those looked like UFOs.
Mmm! Mushroom delight!
I guess 'porty melt' doesnt sound too good either...this is a great idea!
So...when are you having us all over for dinner?? I'll bring the red (wine, that is). ;)
Portobellos are one of my all-time faves. So versatile. Us vegans love their meaty texture.
Most of them are grown here, in the Philly 'burbs where my husband grew up.
Lisa does something similar to this too, with the addition of a bit of Italian sausage blended in.
Oh my gosh, these look like cheeseburgers, they're so big! Good idea. Portobellos are always so pricey in the stores here, but I should make them more often! esp now that we can grill!
These are the only types of mushrooms I like. I haven't had a home-made burger in so long and that looks so good! I'm hungry.
And I love what you did with that cheese and apple slices. I bet that was very good!
Ake- A little different for me, but I will do it again!
K- Me too!
Anette- All you'd ever want!
DogB- Simple and full of mushroomy goodness...
Scarlet- Quite a trip, but you're always welcome!
UrbanV- I know they grow a lot of mushrooms in PA, I didn't know they did Portos!
Jeff- Another guy said he used crab- I bet they're all good!
CDB- They grill wonderfully, especially after marinading and oiling with olive oil..
Bina- Thanks! Rich, but the apple help cut that...
I do the same thing, only I use pork sausage, cook thoroughly, and no cheese. Yummy.
Yours would make a Great Sammy!!!
I have never tried the big mushroom!
The one that you cooked looks worth a bite? Probably more nutritious than the leftover salad and english muffin that I ate for dinner with a pepsi.
The muffin had yummy blackberry jelly!
G-man- the stuffings appear to be numerous! Portos are becoming a flexible option around here!
40- I am the self proclaimed King of leftovers..If you can't use it at least twice- don't buy it!
Those are freaking awesome, BD! I could eat those for breakfast even!
Hi UncleBuf,
MMM! Nummy!
I never buy portabella mushrooms here--they are always so pricey for some reason...but man are they delicious! I wanted to eat the picture you posted. :D
--snow
Mmmm I love mushrooms especially portobellos there my favorite!!!
P.S your such a good father!!!
Looks like they'd soak up a fair bit of the vino in the system after a hard night.
Yum!
what is actually 'UFO size' ?
Mushrooms have never been too favorite with me, but I do like them in certain sauces!
Your Portobello pattie melt looks nummy though :)
I love mushrooms and like your name Portobello pattie melt; it looks good and cheesy...
yeah, I would definitely turn that into a sandwich :D
The possiblities are numerous, but the technique is easy and sound!
Snowniece- Look for a store that sells then by weight- overage!
DarnG- Well, he's a good son...
KB- Or soak it as a marinade before you eat it!
Mona- An exaggeration of large! these were 200 centimeters(8") across!
Chef- You see the possiblities of different toppings; meat, seafood, and/or cheeses...
Tavolini- Even more options!
We've used them as buns instead of bread for a burger. Looks fantastic!
I just read an article about how mushrooms can be 'mistaken' for meat in a lot of recipes. I love them and eat them all the time. I especially like them in soup as they make it taste more like a 'meal'. Thanks for this new recipe!
K.A.- Welcome to the blog- and thank-you!
Angela- Easy and flexible, my favorite kind of ingredients!
In the Army UFO's were unidentified fried objects.
Jgene-Mushrooms, with faster than light speed capabilities!
More evidence (nurses love evidence) that you and the wife did a fabulous job...now more early life stories about your wife and children...PLEASE...with whip cream and a cherry on top with peanut sprinkles...
Since mushrooms trigger my yeast allergy, I stay away from them :( but I'll forward this recipe to my vegetarian daughter!
Aha! Another substitute for bread! I love portabellos, and this is a great low-carb way to eat a burger! Thanks for the fabulous idea.
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