Mushroom Swiss Grilled Cheese (Print Version)

A savory sandwich featuring sautéed mushrooms and creamy Swiss cheese melted between crispy rye bread. Ready in 25 minutes.

# What You'll 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

# 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. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 7 minutes until golden and liquid has evaporated.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and fresh thyme leaves, cooking for 1 minute. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Lay out rye bread slices. Place one slice of Swiss cheese on two bread slices. Distribute sautéed mushroom mixture evenly over cheese, then top each with another slice of Swiss cheese. Cover with remaining bread slices.
04 - Spread softened butter evenly on the outside of each assembled sandwich.
05 - Wipe out skillet and return to medium-low heat. Place sandwiches in skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side until bread is golden brown and cheese is fully melted, pressing gently with spatula as needed.
06 - Slice sandwiches diagonally and serve warm.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • It turns a simple sandwich into something that feels like a proper meal without any extra effort.
  • The earthy mushrooms and nutty Swiss create a flavor combination that tastes expensive but comes together in under half an hour.
  • Rye bread adds a slight tang that cuts through the richness in the best possible way.
02 -
  • Don't rush the mushrooms, if you pull them off the heat while they're still watery, your sandwich will be soggy and lack that deep caramelized flavor.
  • Use medium-low heat when grilling the sandwich, too high and the bread burns before the cheese melts, too low and it just steams instead of crisping.
  • Softened butter spreads much more evenly than cold butter, which can tear the bread and leave bare spots that won't brown properly.
03 -
  • Press the sandwich gently with your spatula while it cooks to help the cheese melt evenly and create better contact with the pan for a crispier crust.
  • If you're making more than two sandwiches, keep the finished ones warm in a low oven while you cook the rest so everyone eats at the same time.
  • Use a mixture of mushroom varieties like shiitake or oyster for more complex flavor, just make sure to slice them evenly so they cook at the same rate.
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