Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this garlic mushroom grilled cheese sandwich. Sautéed mushrooms, minced garlic, and a blend of melted cheeses between crispy, buttery bread slices create a lunchtime favorite that’s both easy and gourmet.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 2 slices of sourdough or rustic bread
Mushroom Filling:
- 1 cup sliced cremini or button mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/4 tsp dried)
Cheese:
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Sauté the Mushrooms: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet. Sauté mushrooms until browned and moisture is released.
- Season and Cook: Add garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook until fragrant. Remove from heat.
- Assemble: Butter bread slices. Layer cheese, mushroom mixture, and more cheese between slices.
- Grill: Cook sandwich in a skillet until golden and cheese is melted. Slice and serve.
Notes
- You can swap in Gruyère or Fontina for a richer flavor.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- This sandwich pairs beautifully with tomato soup or a green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
