Shelly's Recipe

MARVELOUS MARINATED MUSHROOMS

Category: Cold

2 pounds fresh whole button mushrooms
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
Parsley for garnish

Preheat oven to 400 F. Spray a 13x9-inch glass casserole dish with nonstick cooking oil and set aside.

Rinse, dry and remove any extra-woody stems from the mushrooms. Tender stems can be left on. Place mushrooms in prepared dish.

In a small bowl, mix vinegar, egg yolk, mustard, garlic, onion powder and Italian seasoning together. While whisking the vinegar mixture, slowly add the oil in a thin stream until fully incorporated. Drizzle over mushrooms and stir to fully coat with marinade. Roast at 400 F for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and baste with the marinade in the pan.

Turn oven to low broil. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over mushrooms and return to broil for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is golden. Garnish with parsley. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Makes 12 side-dish servings or 20 appetizer servings.