Grilled Stuffed Portobello Burgers On Focaccia

Portobello mushroom burgers topped with grilled onion slices, vinegar dressing, basil, tomato, and Fontina cheese..
Ingredients -
6 Portobello Mushrooms, stems removed, caps wiped with a damp paper towel
6 (1/4 inch thick) slices from large Red Onion
6 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus extra for drizzling
6 (4 inch square) pieces Herbed Focaccia Bread
2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
1 clove Garlic, crushed through a press
½ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
12 ounces Fontina Cheese, cut in 6 slices
18 large leaves Basil, plus extra for garnish
Beefsteak Tomato, cut into 6 thick slices
chopped Fresh Basil
 
Preparation:

1. Preheat grill to medium heat.

2. Brush mushroom caps and red onion slices with 3-tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.

3. Grill mushrooms (gill side down), and onions, 12 minutes, turning after 6 minutes. Mushrooms and onions should be crisp tender.

4. Brush cut sides of herbed focaccia bread with 2-tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.

5. Grill, cut sides down, until lightly toasted.

6. Transfer bread slices to plate, cover with foil to keep warm.

7. Mix 1-tablespoon olive oil, balsamic vinegar, crushed garlic, ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper in small bowl.

8. Place onion slice on top of mushroom cap.

9. Brush onion and mushrooms with vinegar mixture.

10. Top with cheese slices, basil leaves and tomato.

11. Drizzle tomatoes with any remaining vinegar mixture and season with salt and pepper.

12. Cover grill and cook 3 minutes, or until cheese is melted and soft.


To Serve:
1. Place a mushroom stack on each piece of grilled bread.

2. Garnish with chopped basil.


 



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Grill Brush
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Cooking Tip
Marinades
Marinades are wet seasonings that flavor foods prior to grilling. Foods are tossed and soaked in marinades to absorb added flavor.