Holiday Appetizers Made Simple: Festive Goat Cheese & Sundried Tomato Baked Mushrooms
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…and also the busiest. Between last-minute holiday shopping and hustling to hit those year-end work deadlines, it may feel like you’re go-go-go this time of year.
That’s why when it comes to cooking, I’m all about making it as simple as possible — without compromising on flavor. Looking for an easy app to add to your repertoire? Ditch your go-to supermarket veggie platter and instead make these Goat Cheese & Sundried Tomato Baked Mushrooms for your next dinner party!
They’re super savory, simple and will add festive touch to your holiday spread! Plus they’re infused with European Extra Virgin Olive Oil for a boost in healthy fats and flavor.
Now that you saved some time in the kitchen, you can kick back, relax and watch Elf with a big ol’ cup of hot chocolate. You totally deserve it!
Goat Cheese & Sundried Tomato Mushrooms
Goat Cheese & Sundried Tomato Baked Mushrooms Recipe
serves 4 as an appetizer
- 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (such as Olitalia)
- 4 large portobello mushrooms
- 4 slices goat cheese (use herbed for a festive spin!)
- sundried tomatoes in oil, finely chopped
- chopped fresh basil
- balsamic glaze (optional)
- salt & pepper to taste
- Preheat oven to 400. Remove the mushroom stalks, brush with olive oil and place a slice of goat cheese on each mushroom.
- Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and slightly browned. Remove from oven, and sprinkle with fresh basil, sundried tomatoes and salt & pepper to taste.
- Serve on a large platter, and drizzle with balsamic glaze & some more extra virgin olive oil before serving.
Enjoy as an appetizer, easy weeknight vegetarian meal or a side with rice or salad!
Why Choose European Extra Virgin Olive Oil
When it comes to olive oil, the quality truly matters. That’s why our family opts for Extra Virgin Olive Oil, which is made without heat or chemicals — in its purest form.
With minimal acidity, Extra Virgin Olive Oil has a delicious fresh taste — perfect for drizzling over a cold appetizer like Caprese Skewers or incorporating into a hot appetizer like these baked mushrooms or sautéed veggies (since it has a high smoke point of 400).
European Extra Virgin Olive Oil
For this particular recipe, we used European Extra Virgin Olive Oil, which has been touted as the finest extra virgin olive oil in the world. It brings me right back to my unforgetable travels to Greece and Italy!
Since olives are harvested in various European regions during different times of the year, you’ll notice a variety of colors and flavor profiles — from Spanish oil (typically golden yellow) to Italian (usually a dark green). It’s fun to play around with a variety of flavors to find which ones best suit your tastebuds!
Learn more about the benefits of European Extra Virgin Olive Oil over at Flavor Your Life! Olitalia believes all great cooking revolves around great oil. Olitalia is the #1 brand most used by chefs in Italy and is now available for home cooking in the US. Look for Olitalia at Eataly locations.
Note: I received this product for free from Moms Meet in partnership with Flavor Your Life and was compensated for this post, but as always all opinions are my own.
