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Mushroom Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Mushroom Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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The Mushroom Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a comforting and flavorful meal that combines crispy, buttery bread with savory sautéed mushrooms and a melty blend of sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Perfect for lunch or a cozy meal, it offers rich umami flavors with simple pantry ingredients and is easily customizable to suit various dietary preferences.

Ingredients

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Bread and Butter

  • Thick slices of sourdough or rustic bread (enough for 2 sandwiches)
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter

Mushroom Filling

  • 1 cup cremini or white button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Cheese

  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Mushrooms: Clean and slice about one cup of mushrooms. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and a pinch of salt, cooking until they release their juices and become golden brown. Add minced garlic near the end and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Butter Your Bread: Spread a thin, even layer of softened butter on one side of each slice of bread to ensure a golden, crispy crust when grilled.
  3. Assemble the Sandwich: Place one slice of bread, butter side down, on a clean skillet or griddle. Layer on a generous portion of sautéed mushrooms, then cover evenly with shredded sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Top with the second slice of bread, butter side up.
  4. Grill to Perfection: Cook the sandwich on medium-low heat to gently melt the cheese without burning the bread. Grill for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden and crisp, then carefully flip and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes. Press down lightly using a spatula to promote even cooking and crispiness.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Once both sides are toasted and the cheese is melted, remove the sandwich from heat. Let it rest for a minute before slicing to prevent the cheese from oozing out too fast. Serve warm and savor every melt-in-your-mouth, savory bite.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for easier spreading and to prevent bread tearing.
  • Grill on medium-low heat to melt cheese fully without burning the bread.
  • Sauté mushrooms in a single layer to allow good caramelization and avoid sogginess.
  • Press down gently with a spatula while grilling for crispier texture and better melting.
  • Choose cheeses like cheddar and mozzarella that melt well without becoming watery.

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