Creamy Mushroom Grilled Cheese (Printable)

A comforting sandwich of sautéed mushrooms and melted cheese between crispy golden bread slices.

# What 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 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
05 - Salt, to taste
06 - Black pepper, to taste
07 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream

→ Sandwich

08 - 4 slices sourdough or country bread
09 - 4 slices Swiss or Gruyère cheese, about 3 oz
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until golden and moisture evaporates, about 6 to 8 minutes.
02 - Incorporate minced garlic and thyme; cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Season with salt and black pepper.
03 - Lower heat to low, stir in heavy cream, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is creamy but not watery. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 - Place two slices of bread on a flat surface. Top each with a slice of cheese, evenly layer the creamy mushroom mixture, then top with another slice of cheese. Cover with remaining bread slices.
05 - Spread softened butter evenly on the outside of each sandwich.
06 - Warm a clean skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Cook sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
07 - Remove sandwiches from heat, slice in half, and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The creamy mushroom filling transforms an ordinary grilled cheese into something restaurant worthy
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent much longer
  • The combination of thyme and garlic makes it feel fancy enough for guests
02 -
  • Pat the mushrooms dry before cooking if they seem wet, or they will steam instead of brown
  • Do not rush the initial mushroom cooking, this step builds the deep savory flavor
  • Medium low heat is essential for the sandwiches to melt the cheese before burning the bread
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one for the most even, golden crust
  • Let the assembled sandwiches sit for a minute before cooking to help the bread adhere to the filling
  • If the cheese is not melting but the bread is getting too dark, tent the pan with foil for the last minute
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