Creamy Mushroom Grilled Cheese (Printable)

A rich sandwich featuring sautéed mushrooms, melted cheese, and golden crispy bread.

# 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, approximately 3 oz
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# Directions:

01 - Melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and moisture evaporates, about 6 to 8 minutes.
02 - Incorporate minced garlic and thyme, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Season with salt and black pepper.
03 - Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until creamy but not runny. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 - Arrange bread slices on a flat surface. Place one slice of cheese on two slices of bread, evenly spread the creamy mushroom mixture over cheese, then top with another slice of cheese and 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 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The mushrooms become sweet and deeply savory, not rubbery or watery.
  • It's fancy enough to make for someone you're trying to impress, but casual enough for solo comfort food.
  • Twenty-five minutes from raw mushrooms to a hot, melting sandwich on your plate.
02 -
  • Don't skip the step of letting mushrooms brown properly in the beginning, or they'll taste steamed and watery instead of rich and sweet.
  • The butter on the outside makes all the difference between a grilled cheese and just toasted bread with cheese, so don't shortchange it.
  • Medium-low heat is non-negotiable, or your bread will burn before the cheese melts inside.
03 -
  • Slicing mushrooms uniformly thick means they'll all finish cooking at the same time instead of some turning to mush while others stay firm.
  • If your cream mixture looks too thin, you can simmer it for another minute or two, but stop before it breaks.
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