Description
Melted cheese meets earthy garlic mushrooms in this irresistible garlic mushroom grilled cheese sandwich. Crisp bread, golden-brown edges, and umami-rich layers promise a comfort meal that satisfies deep cravings and delights senses with each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms, sliced
- 4 slices cheese (such as cheddar or Swiss)
- 4 slices bread
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Fats and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
- Additional butter, for grilling
Instructions
- Warm a skillet over medium heat, gently melt butter until it becomes silky and aromatic.
- Add finely chopped garlic and sizzle for 60 seconds, releasing its fragrant essence throughout the pan.
- Introduce sliced mushrooms to the skillet, allowing them to caramelize and develop a rich golden color over 5-7 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, creating depth of flavor.
- Transfer the mushroom mixture to a separate plate, keeping the savory goodness ready for assembly.
- Prepare a clean skillet or griddle over medium heat, ensuring an even cooking surface.
- Generously coat one side of each bread slice with softened butter, creating a potential golden crispy exterior.
- Position two bread slices butter-side down on the heated surface, creating the foundation of the sandwich.
- Layer cheese slices across the bread, providing a creamy melting base for the mushrooms.
- Evenly distribute the prepared mushroom mixture atop the cheese, ensuring balanced flavor in each bite.
- Crown the sandwich with remaining bread slices, butter-side facing upward.
- Grill for 2-3 minutes per side, watching for a perfectly bronzed exterior and fully melted cheese.
- Remove from heat, allowing the sandwich to rest momentarily for optimal structural integrity.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately while hot and deliciously crisp.
Notes
- Experiment with different mushroom varieties like shiitake or oyster for unique flavor profiles and textures.
- Choose high-moisture cheeses like gruyère or fontina to enhance melting and create a creamy, luxurious sandwich.
- Toast bread lightly before assembling to prevent sogginess and maintain a crisp exterior.
- Optimize vegetarian options by substituting butter with olive oil or using plant-based cheese alternatives for dairy-free diets.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-13 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 640 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg