I feel like I should somewhat explain my lack of recipes around these parts lately. You guys, life is happening so dang fast. The minute we got home from New York, we finally realized that we had a baby on the way and maaaaaaybe we should think about getting a nursery ready. Let's not talk about how I just made a baby registry last week...at 33 weeks. I'm officially the latest woman ever on that. I swear, the lady at Babies R Us looked at my belly and my clueless face and surmised I'm the world's biggest idiot. I'm far from perfect, this I know.
There are also a few other mega-exciting things that I can't exactly share just yet (but will just as soon as I can) that are taking up all of my free time. But, I keep reminding myself it really isn't too much effort for me to make dinner earlier in the day and photograph it when the light is nice. Then, when dinnertime rolls around and it's already cooked, well, that feeling is priceless. We eat dinner for two every night, and if I could just compliment the chef real quick, our dinners are pretty dang fantastic. The chef makes a real mess in the kitchen to produce such dinners, but after one bite, all parties---err..party of two---agree it was worth it.
Just like you, I'm already thinking about summertime produce. But also just like you, it ain't here yet. Although I've been dreaming of summer tomatoes, I've been buying mushrooms instead. It feels like a cheap trade-off, until I stuff them with cream cheese, garlic, and herbs and top them with bread crumbs before baking them. I've always loved stuffed mushrooms. So pop-able and perfect. I took the same flavors, and made a grilled cheese that tasted exactly like one big stuffed mushroom. You need 1 portobello mushroom per sandwich, and a little cream cheese sprinkled with garlic powder to open shop. Add a little shredded Gouda and fresh parsley or spinach to close your first deal.
Stuffed mushrooms flavored grilled cheese.Dinner for Two: Stuffed Mushroom Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 704Total Fat: 51gSaturated Fat: 26gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 1017mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 4gSugar: 6gProtein: 26g
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
Hey, I bet I wouldn't even have thought about having a nursery ready at 33 weeks, I would still be in pregnancy denial.
Clearly, I am not ready for mommy-hood.
But, what I am ready for, is this ooey-gooey-cheesy sandwich to hit my right up in the taste buds! Diggin' those mushrooms too! Pinned :)
Meg @ The Housewife in training files says
Oh you still have 7 weeks (hopefully!) until the little bundle is here! And in the meantime, can I come over for a dinner for three? Awkward? Hopefully not!
Christie says
The last few weeks are when you want something to do. We eat a lot of cold dinners lately because I love having it all done early. I bet my family would love these sandwiches even if they were cold, too.
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
GIRL! Love these. Mushrooms in grilled cheese is like my favorite thing ever. SO GOOD. And you'll get it all done in time for the baby. I know it. And if you don't, well that will be OK too. Stuff just has a way of working out. So exciting! XO
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
Grilled cheese is definitely one of my fav meals to make for two. This one looks spectacular!
Nutmeg Nanny says
I have been willing for spring (and its produce) to show up in my local market but it's still not here. Sigh. This winter has been the longest. This grilled cheese is something I would totally devour in 10 seconds flat. LOVE all the flavor packed into this beauty.
S Lauren | Modern Granola says
Yum! This looks heavenly! Pinned!
Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking says
Yay! I knew it was going to be a grilled cheese!!!! Looks delish. Don't worry, Cami will be so little and aside from diapers and boobies/bottles she really won't need too much for the first month or two!!!! You'll be fine!
Christina Lane says
Really? Your comment just made my day and calmed me down so much. I have so much work to do the month of May. Plus, I'm over here freaking out about going into labor one day earlier than planned. I'm a mess, Stefanie! Thanks for your comment :)
Catherine says
Dear Christine, these are perfect and make for a delicious lunch. Best of luck with the awards...voted! xo, Catherine
Nicole ~ Cookng for Keeps says
I skipped lunch today. I never do that. Ever. (#losefivepoundsintwoweeksproblems). So I'm basically dying now, because this needs to be physically in front of me and not virtually in front of me. Pardon me while I go cry in a corner. :)
Good luck with the nursery! Sharing pics of the final product here?