Entertaining Egg-filled mushrooms and smoked trout on the grill? This recipe is a delicious way to start your day By Martin Zibauer Published: December 2, 2025 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel Jump to Recipe Print RecipeServe these egg-filled mushrooms with lightly dressed greens for a great start to the day. Choose mushrooms big enough to hold an egg without overflowing. Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Egg and Smoked Trout Serve these egg-filled mushrooms with lightly dressed greens for a great start to the day. Choose mushrooms big enough to hold an egg without overflowing. No ratings yet Print Recipe Pin Recipe Course Breakfast Servings 4 Ingredients 1x2x3x4 portobello mushrooms each at least 4" wide¼ cup 35% cream or 4 tsp melted butter⅓ cup flaked smoked trout or hot smoked salmon “candy”4 eggssmoked paprikachopped fresh parsley, chives, or basilsalt and freshly ground pepper4 slices sourdough breadsoftened butter for toast Instructions Remove stems from mushrooms. Using a spoon, carefully scrape out black gills from each mushroom cap, leaving raised edges intact. Discard gills and stem.Place mushrooms on a preheated medium grill, gill-side down. Cook until just sizzling, 2–3 minutes.Turn caps over and top with trout, a cracked egg, and a drizzle of cream or butter. Sprinkle with smoked paprika. Add bread slices to the grill.Grill over indirect heat, with lid closed, until eggs are cooked to desired firmness, about 10–12 minutes, popping any bubbles of egg white that form. Turn bread slices as needed and remove when toasted; spread with butter.Season mushrooms to taste with salt, pepper, and chopped herbs. Serve with toast “soldiers” for dipping. NotesSwitch it up Replace the mushroom cap with a sweet pepper, sliced lengthwise. Instead of smoked trout, try sliced ham, grilled briefly, with some grated cheddar overtop the egg. For the full monty, sprinkle crisp bacon bits over the melted cheese. Keyword breakfast, eggs, fish, grilling Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was! This recipe originally appeared in our May ’24 issue. Related Story Check out the ingenious way this cottager repurposed an old propane barbecue Related Story 4 grill accessories to make your next barbecue night easier Related Story Cottage Q&A: How to extend the life of your grill