Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Garlic Mushroom Grilled Cheese recipe. Packed with savory mushrooms, gooey cheeses, and aromatic garlic, this sandwich is a gourmet twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
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Bread:
- 8 slices sourdough or artisan bread
Garlic Mushroom Filling:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups sliced cremini or button mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Sauté Mushrooms: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook mushrooms until browned. Add garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Butter bread slices, layer with cheeses and mushroom mixture, then grill until golden and cheese melts.
- Serve: Slice sandwiches and enjoy warm.
Notes
- For extra richness, consider adding cream cheese or garlic aioli.
- Pair with tomato soup or a side salad.
- Experiment with wild mushrooms for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop, Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
