Mushroom Pizza Question!

LizardBreath · 09-16-2003, 11:14 AM

All this talk about stuffing mushrooms caps and pizza made me go out and buy some beautiful portabellas that I intend on stuffing tonight with ricotta, tomato sauce, and mozzarella.

Here's my question: is there any way that the bake time (30 minutes at 425) can be reduced? I'm always in a hurry and I don't have time tonight to bake them for a half hour - do you think it would turn out the same if I sauteed the mushrooms first, topped with ingredients, and broiled? Is it possible to microwave them to soften them up?

If anyone can help me out with this, I'd really appreciate it!

Thanks!

-Liz

auntie3 · 09-16-2003, 01:39 PM

sauteeing them first is probably a good idea. That should shorten the baking time. Saute on both sides, then add your stuffing, and broil for a few minutes until the cheese is melted, browned and bubbly. It should be delish!

Let us know how it turns out!

LizardBreath · 09-16-2003, 06:06 PM

Thank you so much for the idea! I sauteed them first and popped them in the oven - even my non-low carbing friend liked them!

Thanks again!

-Liz

09-16-2003, 11:14 AM	#1
LizardBreath Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwalk, CT Posts: 318 Gallery: LizardBreath Stats: 222/140/125 WOE: Atkins	Mushroom Pizza Question! All this talk about stuffing mushrooms caps and pizza made me go out and buy some beautiful portabellas that I intend on stuffing tonight with ricotta, tomato sauce, and mozzarella. Here's my question: is there any way that the bake time (30 minutes at 425) can be reduced? I'm always in a hurry and I don't have time tonight to bake them for a half hour - do you think it would turn out the same if I sauteed the mushrooms first, topped with ingredients, and broiled? Is it possible to microwave them to soften them up? If anyone can help me out with this, I'd really appreciate it! Thanks! -Liz __________________ 25/f/from CT 222/143/130

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09-16-2003, 01:39 PM	#2
auntie3 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 10,067 Gallery: auntie3 Stats: 217 / bouncing around / 140 WOE: Low Carb/ Lower GI Start Date: Jan 24/01	sauteeing them first is probably a good idea. That should shorten the baking time. Saute on both sides, then add your stuffing, and broil for a few minutes until the cheese is melted, browned and bubbly. It should be delish! Let us know how it turns out!

09-16-2003, 06:06 PM	#3
LizardBreath Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwalk, CT Posts: 318 Gallery: LizardBreath Stats: 222/140/125 WOE: Atkins	Thank you so much for the idea! I sauteed them first and popped them in the oven - even my non-low carbing friend liked them! Thanks again! -Liz