Ingredients

  • 12 whole Portobello Mushroom Caps
  • 7 Tablespoons Basalmic Vinegar, Divided
  • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 4 cups Fresh Bread Crumbs
  • 2- 1/2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 23 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 5 cloves Garlic, Chopped, Divided
  • 1/4 cups Chopped Green Onion
  • 18 teaspoons Salt
  • 18 teaspoons Cracked Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • 6 strips Bacon
  • 13 cups Finely Chopped Yellow Onion
  • 1/2 cups Finely Chopped Red Bell Pepper
  • 3 cups Chopped, Packed Spinach
  • 3 Tablespoons Chicken Stock

Method

  • 1.
  • Clean mushroom caps; removing gills and stems.
  • Set in a glass baking dish and drizzle with 4 tablespoons of basalmic vinegar and olive oil.
  • Set aside.
  • 2.
  • In a large bowl, gently mix breadcrumbs, cheeses, half the garlic, green onions, and seasonings.
  • Set aside.
  • 4.
  • Chop bacon into small pieces and cook over medium-high heat until crispy.
  • Remove bacon to a paper towel.
  • 5.
  • Add chopped onion, remaining garlic, and red bell pepper to the bacon drippings.
  • Saute until onion is soft.
  • 6.
  • Add spinach to the saute pan and cook over medium heat until it wilts.
  • 7.
  • Add stock to the spinach mixture and cook until liquid is heated through.
  • 8.
  • Gently mix spinach mixture and bacon into breadcrumbs and cheese.
  • 9.
  • Drizzle the remaining balsamic vinegar over the stuffing; mix gently.
  • 10.
  • Gently pack slider tops with stuffing, about 1/4 cup each.
  • 11.
  • Grill sliders for 10-15 minutes over medium heat.
  • 12.
  • Remove sliders from the grill with a spatula.
  • Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve these with linguini tossed with warm chicken stock, olive oil, and grated lemon zest.
  • And a glass of Chianti.