Grilled Mushroom Caps make a great starter, or perfect for a light meal.
Easy grilled portobello mushroom stacks with ham, cheese, and tomato, drizzled with a bacon maple dressing. Almost like an open-faced mushroom burger. Fire up the grill!
We happen to love mushrooms in our house and use them in so many great recipes. Grilled, sautéed, baked, or just raw on a salad, there are numerous delicious ways to incorporate mushrooms into your meals.
- Mushroom pate is a great appetizer, and they are always fun to stuff too.
- Pierogies always need a great mushroom dill sauce. So do gnocchi.
- These baked lamb rolls incorporate mushrooms in the filling to help stretch your grocery dollar.
- Cream of mushroom soup is the ultimate comfort food.
RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for these grilled portobello mushrooms are at the bottom of this post.
I did a guest post for Mushrooms Canada. This Grilled Portobello Caprese Salad Stack recipe was a hit. Now that grilling season is finally here again, time to get outside and do some cooking.
How To Grill Mushroom Cap Stacks
This is such an EASY grill recipe. I love using these big mushrooms. They have a nice “meaty” texture and are sturdy enough to use as a base in salad stacks, or even as a bun for burgers.
Did you know they are actually just a mature version of crimini mushrooms? I have not found a mushroom variety I did not like.
Gather your ingredients :
- portobello mushrooms
- ham
- cheese
- tomatoes
- salad dressing (you can even use store-bought if you like)
- garnish
How To Clean Portobello Mushrooms
- Use a damp cloth or paper towel and gently wipe off any dirt.
- Remove the stem (just pull it off).
- The gills are totally edible, and I did not remove them for this recipe. If you prefer to remove them, gently scrape them out with a spoon.
Let’s head outside and cook these portobello mushrooms on the grill.
- Preheat the grill, and brush the gill side of the mushrooms, and grill with a bit of oil.
- Grill the portobello caps gill side down for about 5 minutes.
- Brush the outside of the mushroom and turn.
- Layer on the cheese, ham, and tomato.
- Cook for another few minutes.
- Remove, garnish and enjoy.
Super easy right. You can use lots of fresh garnish ideas:
- pea shoots
- baby kale
- lettuce
- fresh sprouts
You can use store-bought salad dressing, but I HIGHLY recommend the bacon maple dressing in the recipe card (see below). It’s made with maple syrup, bacon oil and maple balsamic. So delicious.
Recipe Substitutions
You can have a lot of fun with this mushroom recipe by mixing up the meats and cheese. I used ham and provolone, but other great options would be:
- Canadian bacon or pancetta (pre-cook it before using it in this recipe)
- Deli chicken or turkey slices.
- Gouda, edam, cheddar, Swiss or even blue cheese (you can never go wrong with any kind of cheese).
- Heirloom, beefsteak and Kumato tomatoes are great choices.
How To Tell If Mushrooms Are Bad
They are perishable and will not stay fresh for long. Normally 2 weeks is about as long as you can keep them.
Check to see if they have any of the following signs and discard:
- They should be smooth and firm. If they have lots of wrinkles discard them.
- Do they emit an odor? Throw them out.
- If they have lots of dark spots or are discolored, I would not eat them.
- If they have been around for more than a couple of weeks, they are ready for compost.
Check out these other fun and delicious grill recipes. ENJOY!
- Grilled garlic scapes are a seasonal delight. Move over asparagus, there is a new kid in town.
- Smoked apples are a fantastic bbq dessert idea. Just add ice cream!
- Balsamic strawberries are presentation perfect for the weekend brunch.
- Grilled shishito peppers are a fun appetizer. Who will get the hot one is always a surprise.
- Hakurei turnips and radishes make a great side dish for chicken, beef, pork, lamb or even fish.
- Chili chicken skewers are always a hit at any bbq party.
- Grilled kofta kebabs are perfect for lamb lovers.
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Easy Grilled Portobello Mushroom Recipe
Ingredients
For the Mushrooms:
- 6 fresh portobello mushrooms
- 6 slices deli ham
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 6 slices fresh tomato
- Garnish
- Salt & pepper
- 2 tbsp Oil (for brushing the mushrooms and the grill)
For the Bacon Maple Dressing:
- 2 tbsp bacon flavoured olive oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp maple flavoured balsamic vinegar
- ¼ tsp smoked sea salt
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
To make the Dressing:
- Combine the bacon oil, olive oil, maple balsamic, maple syrup and sea salt. Set aside till ready to use.
To make the Mushrooms:
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Wipe any dirt off mushrooms and remove stalk.
- Get your slices of ham, tomato and cheese ready.
- Brush grill, and inside of mushroom cap with oil.
- Grill mushroom (inside down on the grill) for 5 minutes.
- Brush outside of mushroom with oil, and turn over.
- Layer the mushroom cap with: cheese, ham and then tomato.
- Grill for an additional 5 minutes (until cheese starts to melt).
- Remove from grill and place mushrooms on a bed of lettuce.
- Season with salt & pepper, garnish and serve with the dressing on the side.
Ramona
this recipe looks absolutely amazing and I am definitely going to try this out really soon! I cant wait to try this out, thank you for sharing this recipe!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
These grilled mushrooms are amazing, ENJOY!
Natalie
What a great idea. Sounds easy and yet so delicious. I will definitely put this on my to-try list. Thanks for this lovely recipe.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I am so ready for grill season. Enjoy this mushroom recipe.
Addison
This is such a great way to make mushrooms! I love grilling season. Such a yummy side dish or appetizer!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I agree, these mushrooms are fantastic.
Amy Casey
What a fun “sandwich.” I have a client who is gluten free and would love this mushroom stack. Thanks for posting the recipe.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Perfect for gluten-free eating.
Kate
Many thanks for sharing this mushroom recipe. It sounds simply delicious. I also love the combination with the dressing. A must try recipe.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Yes the dressing in this recipe is delicious. These grilled mushrooms are always a hit.
Kushigalu
Love mushrooms but never thought to cook it this way. The combibation of ingredients sounds so delicious. Thanks for sharing.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You really need to give these grilled mushrooms a try soon.
Aleta
Just the recipe I’ve been looking for! I’m grilling up some steaks this weekend and have been looking for a new side dish to go with them – these are going to be perfect!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
These make the perfect side dish, appetizer or main meal.
veenaazmanov
Delicious and yum. Perfect for a surprise party. Combinations tempting.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We enjoy these often, especially during the summer months.
Chef Dennis
My sons are coming over this weekend and this Grilled Mushroom Caps recipe is perfect to satisfy their tummies.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY….these grilled mushrooms are always a hit.
Marisa F. Stewart
I was looking for a recipe to make with the huge mushroom caps I got at the Farmer’s Market. We have an electric grill that does wonders — it’s too cold yet to grill outside. I’m making the loaded mushrooms just like you dis. It’s going to taste fantastic I know. We’re trying to eat a bit lighter at night time and along with this we are having a brothy soup. Can’t wait!!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I can’t wait for grilling season. We have a new grill, and these will be making an appearance ASAP!
Lisa @ garlicandzest.com
I love grilled mushroom caps, but I’ve never thought to make them this way! Love the cheese and ham — too, it’s a complete meal!
Chef G
Yes it really is, thanks so much.
Platter Talk
What a decadent way to eat a mushroom. Love the combination of flavors with the cheese. Nice!
Chef G
Thanks so much…they really are delicious.
Dee
These look like wonderful appetizers for game day! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday!
Chef G
You are welcome….they would be great!
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons
These look fabulous! You make the best grilled stuff!
Chef G
Thanks so much!!
Karen Grosz
Wow, these look wonderful. I rarely use mushrooms. I need to. Will be pinning. Thanks for sharing at Let’s Get Real Link Up
Chef G
Hope you give them a try!!
Melissa
What a gorgeous dish! We love to make thins like this when entertaining, and my hubby loves mushroom caps! I will have to do them when we entertain our family for his birthday next weekend <3 I am sure we will run out before they make it to the table
Chef G
Let me know how they like them!!
Dana
This looks so nice and light, Gloria! Can’t go wrong with stuffed mushrooms — ever! Most recipes have them stuffed with heavy breadcrumbs and cheese, so I’m really diggin’ this lightened up version. It just seems so much more fresh.
Chef G
They are really good…hope you give them a try.
Chef G
They really are tasty.
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices
Mmmmm, we love mushrooms too in our house! Grilled are so good, juicy and meaty, when loaded even better ?!
Chef G
Yes they are great.
Chef G
They are great loaded up!!
Jen | baked by an Introvert
This would make a really great appetizer! Love that you grilled the mushrooms!
Chef G
Perfect app for sure….or even a light meal.
Chef G
Perfect starter or light meal.
Aish Padihari
The sliced yellow tomatoes look divine. And yes, anything that’s going to substitute pizza is welcome.
Chef G
Yes the yellow tomatoes are great…and look awesome too.
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
We love making this as a healthier alternative to pizza, but yours look like a nice light summer version.
Chef G
Yes it would be a great alternative to pizza for sure.
Judy
We love grilled mushrooms in our house and I can’t wait to try your Bacon Maple Dressing! Thanks!
Heather Lawrence
I have never had a grilled mushroom cap before but they sound totally delicious!
My hubby isn’t a huge mushroom fan (I love them) so maybe I will make this while he’s out of town.
Yummy!!
Chef G
Hope you give them a try. ENJOY!!
Iryna Bychkiv
Mm, this recipe sounds so good! I love mushrooms too. Never grilled them though. I need to try making this for an appetizer. I love the combination of cheese, tomato and ham.
Chef G
Grilled mushrooms are awesome!!
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche
These sound like a really tasty low carb lunch! Like a cheese and ham sandwich but with no bread 🙂
Chef G
Yeah I guess you could say that. It is delicious.
Jill
What a perfectly satisfying meal. I’m loving all the colors in your grilled mushroom caps too!
Chef G
Thanks so much…they are so good.
Karen Burns-Booth
Stunning photos and a wonderful seasonal recipe, that would welcome on my table any day of the week – I LOVE the combination of flavours and ingredients too!
Chef G
Thanks so much. Hope you give them a try.
Elizabeth
I am loving the look of these! Perfect for a BBQ 🙂
Chef G
They certainly are.
Kate @ Veggie Desserts
These sound incredible. I love portobello mushrooms 🙂
Chef G
We do too.
Mama to 6 blessings
I am drooling. Mushrooms.are my favorite. I so want to eat these!
Chef G
Hope you give them a try…they are delicious.
Rebecca Bryant
Oh my word these look delicious. I swear you are the best cook ever. I am so coming for dinner one night.
Chef G
HAHAH….well if you were closer that would be great!!
Cynthia
Wow! This sounds so good. I love that you created such a healthy recipe from mushroom. I don’t think my family would miss the meat.
Chef G
Portobello mushrooms are great!!
Liz Mays
I love the idea of the smoked cheese on there. I’m positively drooling at the thought of these yummies!
Chef G
Yes the smoked cheese really goes well with the dish.
Stephanie Manley
Your photos are gorgeous and this recipe looks amazing! I’ll be making these for sure. I love the thought of adding ham to the mushroom. Yummy!
Chef G
Thanks so much. ENJOY!!
April Hammond
My husband is a huge fan of mushrooms and would love this recipe! I have been tempted try to using mushrooms for burger buns since I am having been switching to gluten free bc of health problems.
Chef G
Portobello mushrooms make awesome burger buns.
Veena Azmanov
This looks so delicious – pined to try later. Thanks..
Chef G
You are welcome…enjoy!!