Baked Tomatoes and Portobellos Stuffed with Creamed Spinach

How to Make

• Step 1: Portobellos or Tomatoes ... Either one; or a mix of both. First, the portobellos I like to cook on a sheet pan, lined with parchment paper. Whereas, the tomatoes, I like to bake in a baking dish, so the tomatoes don't 'Roll Over.'

• Step 2: Mushrooms - remove the stems from the portobellos; and, scape out the gills using a spoon. Brush the mushroom with olive oil on both sides; and season the inside with salt and pepper.

• Step 3: For the tomatoes - Cut a slice off the top of the tomato; then, scoop out the inside using a spoon. Be sure, not to break through the skin. If the tomato wants to roll over, you can cut a very thin slice off of the bottom. Season the inside of the tomato with salt and pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.

• Step 4: Creamed Spinach (recipe #2574) ... Add the butter to a medium size sauce pan, preferably non-stick, and bring to medium high heat. Add the shallots, garlic (which is optional), and cook just a minute or two; then add in the spinach breaking it up as it cooks. Cook 2-3 minutes until it is heated through and combined. Add the cream, nutmeg and season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer approximately 5-7 minutes until the cream reduces and thickens. Once the spinach is done - remove from the heat to cool a bit and set up (3-5 minutes).

• Step 5: Topping ... Add the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and parsley to a small bowl and mix. This will be used to top your mushrooms or tomatoes.

• Step 6: Stuff and Bake ... Add the creamed spinach to the tomatoes or mushroom and stuff. Bake in a 350 degree oven, on the middle shelf for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven; and, top with the bread crumb cheese mixture. Bake an additional 10 minutes - until the topping is golden brown. The time can vary a bit depending on the size of the mushrooms and tomatoes; however, I find that 30 minutes is a pretty average time.

• Step 7: Serve and ENJOY! ... As mentioned - great with grilled steak or chicken. A really nice dish to entertain with as well.