By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026
Serves 8
141 cal · 10 min
Grilled Caprese Stuffed Mushrooms
Recipe GLPR30aac394531645
Tender cremini mushrooms stuffed with creamy mozzarella and fresh tomatoes, kissed on the grill until the cheese melts and the mushrooms soften. Finished with aromatic basil, extra virgin olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper, these Mediterranean-inspired bites make a perfect light appetizer that brings together the classic flavors of a Caprese salad in a warm, grilled form.
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Ingredients
8 large cremini mushrooms, brushed clean with stems removed
2 mozzarella medallions, cut into 8 pieces total
1/4 cup fresh diced tomatoes
8 fresh basil leaves, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat your grill to 425°F.
While the grill heats, carefully place one piece of mozzarella into the cavity of each mushroom cap.
Top the mozzarella in each mushroom with approximately 1/2 teaspoon of the diced tomatoes.
Lightly brush the top and outside of each stuffed mushroom with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
Place the mushrooms directly on the grill grate with the stuffed side up. Grill for about 5 minutes until the mushroom caps become tender and the mozzarella melts completely.
Carefully transfer the grilled mushrooms to a serving platter.
Sprinkle the fresh chopped basil evenly over each mushroom.
Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the mushrooms immediately while they are still warm.
Comments
Cremini mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, and tomatoes are stocked year-round at every Charlotte chain—Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, ALDI, and Kroger—so no special trips. At roughly $3-4 total for eight stuffed mushrooms, the cost per serving lands under $0.50, making this genuinely budget-friendly. The stated 10 minutes is honest if you have a hot grill ready; prep is just halving mushrooms and assembling toppings. The catch: this is a same-night dish (mushrooms don't reheat well), and fresh basil means a $2-3 reach at the produce section if you don't keep it on hand—not a second stop, but worth knowing.
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