Description
Garlic mushroom grilled cheese brings rustic comfort with sautéed mushrooms and garlic nestled between crispy, golden bread slices. Melted cheese and earthy flavors create a hearty sandwich perfect for satisfying hunger and warming souls on chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms, sliced
- 4 slices bread
- 4 slices cheese (such as cheddar or Swiss)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Grilling Ingredient:
- Additional butter, for grilling
Instructions
- Prepare a skillet over medium heat and melt of butter, creating a smooth, golden base for sautéing garlic.
- Add finely minced garlic to the melted butter and gently sauté for approximately 60 seconds until the aroma becomes fragrant and enticing.
- Introduce sliced mushrooms into the skillet, stirring periodically to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Continue cooking mushrooms for 5-7 minutes, allowing them to develop a rich, golden-brown color and tender texture while releasing their natural moisture.
- Season the mushrooms with salt and freshly ground black pepper, distributing the seasoning evenly for balanced flavor.
- Transfer the cooked mushrooms to a separate plate and set aside, keeping them warm.
- Clean the skillet or prepare a griddle, heating it to medium temperature for toasting the sandwich.
- Lightly spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice, creating a crisp, golden exterior when grilled.
- Place two bread slices, buttered side down, onto the heated surface.
- Layer a slice of cheese on each bread piece, creating a melty foundation for the sandwich.
- Distribute the sautéed mushrooms evenly across the cheese-covered bread slices.
- Crown the mushrooms with the remaining bread slices, positioning the buttered side facing upward.
- Grill the sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side, monitoring the heat to achieve a perfectly golden-brown crust and fully melted cheese.
- Remove the grilled sandwiches from the heat and allow them to rest for 1-2 minutes to set the melted cheese.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Perfectly sauté mushrooms until golden brown for maximum flavor depth and caramelized texture.
- Layer cheese generously to ensure maximum meltiness and gooey sandwich experience.
- Use room temperature butter for smoother, more even spreading on bread slices.
- Select sturdy bread that can withstand grilling and hold mushroom-cheese filling without falling apart.
- Control heat carefully to prevent burning while achieving crispy, golden-brown exterior.
- Store leftover mushrooms in airtight container for quick sandwich assembly within 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg