Chipotle Mushrooms

Smoky, caramelized, rich and hearty mushrooms are the center of this unique dish. Served as an appetizer or a side dish, this is the first time I can recall a mushroom dish that truly deserved that title "meaty." The bites of mushroom are so flavorful and the smoke from the chiles balances them so well, this is one of the most memorable dishes I've made in a while.

I expected to have a at least half of this leftover and between my husband, myself and my oldest son, we scraped the dish clean. My son has asked me three times in less than a week when we can have "that awesome mushroom dish" again. I'm calling this a huge success. I served these mushrooms as a dinner side dish with some Mexican Spice Rubbed Pork Roast and Roasted Potatoes with Vegetables. However, we broke out the tortilla chips to taste the mushrooms while we waiting for the rest of the meal to be ready and we wound up eating more of the mushrooms than anything else. They were completely irresistible!

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