Description
Savory mushroom and gouda melt brings earthy flavors together with melted cheese on crusty bread. Robust ingredients combine for a satisfying sandwich that delights with simple, elegant comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices bread
- 8 oz (226 g) mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup gouda cheese, shredded
- 1 medium onion, sliced (the sweeter the better)
- 4 tbsps (60 mL) butter
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), positioning rack in center and lining baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal vegetable roasting.
- Vegetable Seasoning: Slice mushrooms and onions uniformly, tossing with olive oil, salt, and pepper to ensure comprehensive flavor absorption and even coating.
- Roasting Process: Distribute seasoned vegetables across prepared baking sheet in single layer, allowing adequate spacing for caramelization and moisture release, then roast for 18-22 minutes, rotating midway to guarantee consistent browning.
- Bread Preparation: Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat, creating golden surface for toasting sandwich while simultaneously selecting artisan bread slices.
- Cheese Layering: Construct sandwich by placing first bread slice, covering with initial Gouda cheese layer, then arranging roasted mushrooms and onions with strategic vegetable distribution.
- Final Assembly: Sprinkle remaining Gouda over vegetables, top with second bread slice, gently pressing to ensure complete ingredient integration.
- Grilling Technique: Transfer sandwich to heated buttered skillet, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until bread achieves rich golden-brown color and cheese melts thoroughly.
- Serving: Remove from heat, allow brief resting period, slice diagonally, and serve immediately while maintaining optimal warmth and crispness.
Notes
- Roast Strategically: Space vegetables evenly on the baking sheet to achieve perfect caramelization and prevent steaming.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Use room temperature Gouda for smoother, more even melting throughout the sandwich.
- Butter Browning Trick: Watch butter carefully in skillet to create a golden, not burnt, surface for toasting bread.
- Resting Ritual: Allow sandwich to rest briefly after cooking to let cheese settle and flavors meld together.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg