Mushroom Grilled Cheese

If you are looking for an easy lunch or dinner recipe, then this is for you. This Mushroom Grilled Cheese is one of the easiest and quickest you can make. A no-fuss, pretty straightforward sandwich recipe. A gooey, satisfying, delicious grilled sandwich for a happy tummy. My daughter’s favorite packed lunch for school. I serve this along with some grapes or sliced apples and juice to complete her meal.

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small onion, sliced

8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 teaspoon thyme, chopped

1/4 cup white wine or broth

salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

1/2 teaspoon truffle oil (optional)

1 cup fontina or gruyere, shredded

1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated

4 slices bread

2 tablespoon butter

How to make Mushroom Grilled Cheese

Step 1: Place the butter in a pan and melt over medium heat.

Step 2: Saute the onion for about 5 to 7 minutes until tender.

Step 3: Add in the garlic and thyme and continue cooking for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4: Add and saute the cremini mushrooms. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes more until it begins to caramelize and the mushrooms turn golden brown.

Step 5: Pour in the white wine and deglaze the pan. Continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the liquid has evaporated.

Step 6: Now, season with salt and pepper to taste. And add in the parsley.

Step 7: Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool a little.

Step 8: When the mushrooms are a bit cooled, stir in the cheese.

Step 9: Put some butter on each side of the bread. Put 2 pieces of bread side down in the pan.

Step 10: Top each bread with half of the mushroom mixture and cover with the rest of the bread side up.

Step 11: Grill for about 2 to 4 minutes each side until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.

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