Portobello Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Mushroom Recipe (2024)

Check out these hearty Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms. These meatless stuffed mushrooms are baked in a cast-iron skillet.

About a year ago my husband discovered that he loves mushrooms. Not only does this shock his mother, but it also floors me because he has always been very particular about what he eats. I myself am not afan of raw mushrooms, but I do enjoy them cooked into things.

We have been on a kick recently to cut back on the amount of meat we eat and consume more vegetarian food. I have been trying to use hearty ingredients so that my family does not feel like they are missing out on meat.

My husband suggested stuffed mushrooms. I thought it sounded tedious to stuff all those little individual mushrooms, but then I realized I could use BIG mushrooms. I saw portobello mushrooms in the store and thought they were the perfect type of this recipe.

These ricotta stuffed mushrooms have become a family favorite.

Why you will love these Stuffed Mushrooms with Ricotta

You and your family will enjoy this recipe because:

• All cooking is done in one pan
• Only six ingredients
• Healthy greens added
• Meatless & vegetarian
• Low in Carbs
• So much cheese
• A delicious way to comsume mushrooms

How to Make Ricotta Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

This recipe uses a cast-iron skillet. on the stove and in the oven.

Ingredients

There are only six ingredients needed to make this dish. Outside of the Italian seasoning, all ingredients are fresh. This is what you need to make vegetarian stuffed portobello mushrooms:

• Portobello caps
• Fresh spinach
• Garlic
• Ricotta cheese
• Italian seasoning
• Parmesan cheese

Stuffed Mushroom Cooking Instructions

There are four basic steps for this meatless recipe:

1. Clean and prep the mushrooms
2. Prepare the cheese filling
3. Stuff the mushroom caps
4. Bake

How to Prepare Portobello Mushroom Tops

Portobellos need to have the stem and gills removed. The stems can be chopped up and cooked in the stuffing. Omit if you do not want the woody taste of the stem.

Remove the gills with a regular spoon. A gentle scrap is all it takes. Discard the gills.

You do not need to wash these mushrooms. Just wipe the outside with a damp paper towel.

When I first make this recipe, I made the mistake of washing my mushroom caps. This resulted in soggy mushrooms baked in a lot of liquid.

The remaining steps

Heat up a cast-iron skillet on the stovetop. Saute the chopped mushroom stems and garlic until they start to soften. Add the spinach and cook until thoroughly wilted.

Combine the pan-fried vegetables in a bowl with the ricotta cheese.

Divide the filling between the caps and place in the cast-iron skillet with the filling side up. Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Place the prepared skillet in the oven to bake.

Mushrooms Stuffed with Ricotta Q&A

Do I have to make this recipe in a cast-iron skillet?

No. The vegetables can be sauteed in any skillet and then be baked in an oven-safe dish.

Can I use a different cheese for this recipe?

Fresh goat cheese can be substituted for the ricotta cheese in this recipe. The tangy taste of parmesan cheese can be subbed out with similar Italian cheeses such as Grana Padano, Pecorino Romano, or Parmigiano Reggiano.

What other vegetable can I add to the filling?

Chopped onion is a great addition to the saute. Sundried tomatoes will add a sweet and tangy flavor to the filling.

Don’t these look delicious? These Baked Portobello Mushrooms with cheese are hearty like a steak. Serve them with a side salad and some fruit for a healthy meal.

My husband really loved this entree and said we need to make this more often. He did not miss meat at all.

My favorite part is the stuffing. It is such a tasty combination of cheese and garlic, along with spinach!

I want to cut back on the amount of meat we eat. My family will not mind if I continue to make delicious dishes like this.

Enjoy these other vegetarian main dishes

Spaghetti Squash with Marinara Sauce
Grandma’s Homemade Vegetable Soup