Piled Portobello Gouda Burgers with Roasted Garlic

Name: Piled Portobello Gouda Burgers with Roasted Garlic
Yield: 4 burgers
Ingredients: 4 English muffins; 4 portobello mushroom caps; 2 heads of garlic; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 thick slices of gouda cheese; 1 small red onion; 1 medium tomato; 1 avocado; butter lettuce for garnish; 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons cooking sherry; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 garlic clove

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Servings
4 burgers
Course
Lunch
Cuisine
American

Piled Portobello Gouda Burgers with Roasted Garlic

Iris Warren

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This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

Servings

4 English muffins, light multigrain are our favorites
4 portobello mushroom caps
2 heads of garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 thick slices of gouda cheese
1 small red onion
1 medium tomato, sliced
1 avocado, sliced
butter lettuce for garnish
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

for mushroom marinade:

1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons cooking sherry
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced

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Instructions

Two hours before serving, combine the marinade ingredients in a shallow dish and add mushrooms. I let them lay on their top side in the marinade, and spoon some marinade into the bottom-up side to let it soak. Marinate for two hours.
One hour before serving, preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Slice off the top of the heads of garlic and drizzle a bit of olive oil (1/2 tablespoon) on top. Wrap in foil and roast for 45 minutes. Let cool completely. Heat the balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes, then turn off heat and set aside to thicken.
Slice red onion into rings and add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil into a large skillet on medium heat. Add onions and let soften and caramelize for 10-12 minutes. Set aside once finished, leaving the skillet on. Add the marinated mushrooms to the skillet top side up. Cook for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for 4 more. Turn back over, add a slice of gouda on top, and turn off heat.
Toast the English muffins. Using your fingers, squeeze roasted garlic out of the head into a bowl. Mash with a spoon. Spread on both sides of each English muffin.
Top English muffin with a portobello cap, onion rings, tomato, avocado, and butter lettuce. I recommend a light sprinkle of salt and pepper on the tomato and avocado for flavor. Finish with a drizzle of syrupy balsamic and serve.