Mushroom Swiss Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Earthy sautéed mushrooms and creamy Swiss cheese melted between crispy rye bread. Vegetarian, easy, and ready in 25 minutes.

# What You 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, optional

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 occasionally, 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 evenly.
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 diagonally and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes the comfort of grilled cheese and gives it grown up flavor without any fuss.
  • The earthy mushrooms and nutty Swiss create a balance that feels indulgent but not heavy.
  • You can have it on the table in under half an hour, perfect for lunch or a quick dinner.
  • Rye bread adds a slight tang that cuts through the richness beautifully.
02 -
  • Dont rush the mushrooms, they need time to release their moisture and caramelize properly or theyll be watery and bland.
  • Use medium low heat when grilling the sandwich so the cheese melts before the bread burns.
  • Softened butter spreads way easier than cold butter and gives you an even, golden crust.
03 -
  • Press the sandwich gently but firmly with your spatula while grilling to help the cheese melt into every corner.
  • 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.
  • Use a serrated knife to slice the sandwich cleanly without squishing all the melted cheese out the sides.
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