Mushroom Swiss Grilled Cheese (Print Version)

Earthy sautéed mushrooms paired with creamy Swiss cheese, melted between crispy rye bread for a satisfying comfort sandwich.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 cup cremini or white button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
02 - 1 small shallot, finely chopped
03 - 1 clove garlic, minced

→ Dairy

04 - 4 slices Swiss cheese
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for sautéing

→ Bread

06 - 4 slices rye bread

→ Seasonings

07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - Salt and black pepper to taste
09 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

# How To Make:

01 - Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and sauté for 1 minute until softened.
02 - Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, for 5 to 7 minutes until golden and any liquid has evaporated. Stir in garlic and thyme; cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and black pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Lay out rye bread slices. Place a slice of Swiss cheese on two of the bread slices. Spoon the mushroom mixture evenly over the cheese, then top with another slice of Swiss cheese. Cover with the remaining bread slices.
04 - Butter the outsides of each sandwich.
05 - Wipe out the skillet and return to medium-low heat. Add sandwiches and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side until bread is golden and cheese is melted, pressing gently with a spatula as needed.
06 - Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms simple pantry staples into something that tastes restaurant worthy without any fuss.
  • The mushrooms add a meaty richness that makes this feel indulgent even though its completely vegetarian.
  • Rye bread brings a slight tang that balances the creamy cheese beautifully.
  • Its fast enough for a weeknight but impressive enough to serve to guests.
02 -
  • Dont rush the mushrooms, they need time to release their moisture and caramelize or theyll steam instead of brown and make your sandwich watery.
  • Keep the heat on medium low when grilling the sandwiches so the bread doesnt burn before the cheese has a chance to melt.
  • Wipe out the skillet after cooking the mushrooms to remove any stuck bits that could burn when you grill the bread.
03 -
  • Press the sandwiches gently but firmly with your spatula as they cook, it helps the layers meld together and ensures even browning.
  • If your skillet isnt big enough for both sandwiches, cook them one at a time and keep the first one warm in a low oven.
  • Let the sandwiches rest for 30 seconds after grilling so the cheese sets slightly and doesnt all ooze out when you cut them.
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