4large Portobello mushroomscleaned, stems removed, and gills scraped out,
1tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
1small clove garlicminced,
1/3cuppizza sauce
1 1/2cupsshredded cheddar cheese
1/4cupchopped pepperonimore to taste
1/4cupsliced black olives
2tablespoonsfinely chopped red bell pepper
3tablespoonsfreshly shredded Parmesan cheese
fresh basil leavesas garnish, optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 C).
Place the mushrooms, gill side up, on a rimmed baking sheet. Mix together the olive oil and minced garlic. Spread the olive oil evenly in the "cup" of the mushrooms.
Layer the rest of the ingredients evenly in the mushroom cups: pizza sauce, cheddar cheese, pepperoni, olives, bell pepper, Parmesan cheese, and basil leaves.
Bake in preheated oven for 15-25 minutes, until cheese is nice and bubbly. Remove from oven, allow to cool a bit, and serve with a steak knife.