Creamy Mushroom Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Rich sandwich with sautéed mushrooms and melted cheese on crispy bread, perfect for lunch or snack.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Mushrooms

01 - 7 oz cremini or button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
02 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
03 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
05 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
06 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream

→ Sandwich

07 - 4 slices sourdough or country bread
08 - 4 slices Swiss or Gruyère cheese (3 oz)
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and moisture evaporates, about 6 to 8 minutes.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and thyme; cook 1 minute until aromatic. Season with salt and pepper.
03 - Lower heat to low. Add heavy cream and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until mushrooms are creamy yet not liquid. Remove from heat.
04 - Place cheese slices on two bread slices. Evenly distribute mushroom mixture over cheese, then top each with another cheese slice. Cover with remaining bread slices.
05 - Spread softened butter evenly on the outside of each sandwich.
06 - Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Cook each sandwich 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese has melted.
07 - Remove sandwiches, cut in half, and serve immediately while hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The mushrooms turn silky and almost luxurious when you hit them with cream, making a sandwich that feels fancy but takes only 25 minutes.
  • You get that perfect contrast of crispy golden bread giving way to melted cheese and savory mushroom filling, and it's the kind of comfort food that works for lunch or a late-night craving.
02 -
  • Don't skip the step of letting the mushrooms dry out in the pan before the cream goes in, or you'll end up with a watery filling instead of a creamy one, which I learned the hard way during my first attempt.
  • Medium-low heat for toasting the sandwich is crucial because rushing it on high heat burns the bread before the cheese melts, and buying good cheese makes the whole thing taste noticeably better.
03 -
  • Use a spatula with a thin edge so you can slide it under the sandwich without tearing the bread, and don't be shy about pressing down gently to make sure the cheese makes full contact with the bread for even melting.
  • If your bread tends to dry out quickly, you can brush the outside with butter and let it sit for a minute before cooking, which sounds fussy but actually prevents the edges from getting hard while you're waiting for the cheese to melt.
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