An easy appetizer, this Sliced Mushrooms with Melted Mozzarella and Thyme only takes a few minutes and is full of flavor.
The days leading up to a holiday seem to be so busy. All these preparations for the “big meal” – the meals leading up to the big day are often neglected. I know that this week’s Cookbook of the Month recipe seems like a cop-out, but really, I made it out of necessity. The day was busy, and instead of picking up some fast food, or eating a bowl of cereal, I enjoyed this simple appetizer for dinner.
I am learning that a lot of Jamie Oliver’s recipes are very simple. This one is definitely that – and although it is considered an appetizer, I just ate a plateful for dinner!! He doesn’t specify what kind of mushrooms to use, but I am guessing it is because pretty much any type would do. I just chose what looked good at the store that day – portobellos. I am lucky, because I have transported all of my herbs indoors, and they are surviving very well. It sure is nice to be able to still enjoy fresh herbs while it is so cold outside!! So all I had to do was pick up some mushrooms and mozzarella at the store, and in no time my appetizer dinner was ready!! I think that this may very well become a favorite snack around my house!
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Sliced Mushrooms with Melted Mozzarella and Thyme
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Broil
- Cuisine: Italian
Description
An easy appetizer, this Sliced Mushrooms with Melted Mozzarella and Thyme only takes a few minutes and is full of flavor.
Ingredients
- A couple big handfuls of very thinly sliced Mushrooms
- 2 (5-oz-each) balls of mozzarella, torn into small pieces
- A sprig of fresh thyme, leaves picked
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
- On an ovenproof platter, spread the mushrooms in a one layer. Scatter the cheese over the top, followed by the thyme leaves. Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil, and place under the broiler.
- Broil for a few minutes, checking frequently. It is ready when the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Recipe Notes:
from Jamie’s Italy
Anastasia Rothenberger says
I threw some tomato in. So yummy. Thanks 🙂
Kevin says
Cheese and mushrooms sounds like a great idea.
Butta Buns says
Yowza! I could easily down at least three plates of mushrooms with cheese. Appetizer dinners are always the best.
Emiline says
Oh yeah. I would definitely eat this.
I love using fresh mozzarella, but do you know how much it costs here? I think it’s like $4.99 for a ball. It kills me, but I buy it anyway.
Kalyn says
I think this sounds just fantastic! You’re lucky your herbs are surviving indoors. I’ve never had too much luck with that.
glamah16 says
Yummy, cheesey, and Lo Carb! I’d eat a whole plate too.