Portabella And Gouda Burger With Garlic Mayo

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 55 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 large portabella mushroom caps, cleaned and stem removed
• 3 -4 slices gouda cheese (thin slices, smoked is good!)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 slices fresh ripe tomatoes (thick slices)
• 2 good bakery rolls or 4 slices french bread, lightly toasted
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons bermuda onions, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
• 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley or 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Recipe

• 1 combine 2 tablespoons olive oil,sliced garlic clove and thyme in a zipper-lock bag.
• 2 add portabella mushroom caps, zip up and marinate for at least 30 to 45 minutes.
• 3 in the meantime, combine the garlic mayo ingredients and allow to blend in the refrigerator.
• 4 when mushroom caps are ready, heat a little olive oil in a skillet (maybe another tablespoon or so) and saute for about 5 minutes, stem side down.
• 5 try to include as much of the sliced garlic and thyme as possible in the skillet.
• 6 turn mushroom caps over and top with cheese.
• 7 cover skillet and cook for about another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted (it will melt very fast, keep an eye on it--).
• 8 alternatively, these are delicious on the grill as well!
• 9 serve with tomato on toasted rolls or french bread spread with garlic mayo.
• 10 really nice with some avocado on the side.