Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms
Portobello mushrooms filled with pizza sauce, salami, olives, onion, and mozzarella. Baked until golden, these make a fun twist on pizza flavors and can be served as a light meal or two as a main course. BBQ-friendly option included.
| Cuisine | Western |
| Category | Main Dish |
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
| Total Time | 30 minutes |
| Servings | 5 servings |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Published | 8/17/2025 |
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.
- 2
Remove stems from mushrooms and chop them for filling.
- 3
Place mushrooms cap side up. Cut a small cross in each cap to allow water to drain during baking.
- 4
Brush tops with oil, season with salt and pepper. Flip mushrooms, dab insides with oil, then season again.
- 5
Fill each with pizza sauce, chopped mushroom stems, onion, half the salami, and half the olives.
- 6
Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven.
- 7
Top with cheese, remaining salami, and olives.
- 8
Bake for another 10 minutes until cheese melts. Serve hot.
- 9
BBQ option: Preheat BBQ to medium-high. Follow same steps, cooking 10 minutes for first bake, then 5–8 minutes for the second.
Nutrition Information
| Calories | 236 |
| Protein | 11g |
| Carbohydrates | 6g |
| Total Fat | 19g |
| Saturated Fat | 6g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 33mg |
| Sodium | 910mg |
| Potassium | 463mg |
| Fiber | 1g |
| Sugar | 3g |
| Vitamin A | 330IU |
| Vitamin C | 3mg |
| Calcium | 127mg |
| Iron | 1mg |
Recipe Notes
Any large mushroom works, but ensure they are cup-shaped and free of cracks to hold filling.
Cutting a cross in the base of each mushroom prevents watery fillings.
One mushroom works as a light meal with salad, while two make a full serving.
Can be refrigerated up to 3 days. Reheat in microwave for best texture—oven may make them soggy.
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