Portabella Pizzas

A great starter from an old magazine.

• Ready In: 23 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 12  portabella mushrooms, 3 to 4 inches in diameter
• 3  garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 3  plum tomatoes, sliced thin
• 6  ounces  diced cooked smoked ham or 6  ounces sausage or 6  ounces  hard salami
• 3⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese or 3⁄4 cup romano cheese or 3⁄4 cup provolone cheese
•  fresh ground black pepper
• 1  pinch fresh thyme or 1  pinch oregano or 1  pinch basil

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350º.
2. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
3. Remove stems from the portabellos. Arrange stem side up on the baking sheet.
4. Divide and layer garlic, tomatoes, meat, cheese, and seasonings among the 12 caps in that order.
5. Bake for 5 minutes. Place under broiler until cheese is bubbly and browned.