Description
Garlic mushroom grilled cheese sandwiches combine earthy mushrooms with melted cheese between crispy bread slices. Rich flavors and simple ingredients make this comfort meal perfect for lunch or dinner when craving something satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices bread
- 4 slices cheese (cheddar or Swiss)
- 8 oz (226 g) mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- additional butter, for grilling
Instructions
- Sauté Garlic: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, then gently sauté minced garlic for 60 seconds until fragrant and aromatic.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet, stirring occasionally and cooking for 5-7 minutes until golden-brown and tender. Season with salt and pepper, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Prepare Sandwich Surface: Clean the skillet or heat a griddle to medium temperature. Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice to create a crisp exterior.
- Layer Sandwich Components: Place bread slices buttered-side down on the heated surface. Add cheese slices to create a melty base, then evenly distribute the sautéed mushrooms across the bread.
- Grill and Assemble: Top with remaining bread slices, buttered-side facing up. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side, watching carefully to achieve a golden-brown crust and perfectly melted cheese.
- Finish and Serve: Remove sandwiches from heat and let rest for 1-2 minutes to allow cheese to set. Slice diagonally and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Sauté Secrets: Use high-quality butter and fresh garlic for maximum flavor depth and aromatic intensity.
- Mushroom Mastery: Pat mushrooms dry before cooking to achieve perfect golden-brown caramelization and prevent soggy texture.
- Cheese Selection: Choose melting cheeses like sharp cheddar, gruyère, or fontina for optimal gooey consistency and rich taste.
- Bread Brilliance: Select sturdy artisan bread with thick slices to support mushroom weight and provide crispy, crunchy exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 358
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 675 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 49 mg