Browned Mushroom Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

Name: Browned Mushroom Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter; 1 each onions chopped; 1/2 pound mushrooms, button or cremini, sliced; 1 clove garlic or as needed, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning dried; 3 tablespoons stock or wine; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons parsley leaves freshly chopped; 1 cup swiss cheese or any melting cheese; 2 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated; 4 slices bread white or whole wheat; 1 x butter, unsalted for cooking, as needed

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
1 each onions chopped
1/2 pound mushrooms, button or cremini, sliced
1 clove garlic or as needed, crushed
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning dried
3 tablespoons stock or wine
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons parsley leaves freshly chopped
1 cup swiss cheese or any melting cheese
2 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
4 slices bread white or whole wheat
1 x butter, unsalted for cooking, as needed

1
Heat the oil in a medium nontsick skillet over medium heat.
2
Stir in the onion, stirring, and cook until brown, about 8 minutes.
3
Stir in the garlic and Italian herb mix, and cook until fragrant, 40 seconds to 1 minute.
4
Throw in the mushrooms and cook until caramelized and become golden brown, 13 to 16 minutes.
5
Pour in the broth or wine, simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated.
6
Season with salt and pepper to taste and remove from heat.
7
Add the cheese into the mushrooms.
8
Stir until well combined.
9
Butter one side of each slice of bread and place 2 slices in the pan buttered side down.
10
Place 1/2 of the mushroom and cheese mixture on top, then top with the remaining slices of bread with the buttered side up.
11
Cook until the cheese melts and both sides of bread is golden brown, about 3 minutes each side.
12
Serve warm with tomato soup if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter, 1 each onions chopped, 1/2 pound mushrooms, button or cremini, sliced, 1 clove garlic or as needed, crushed, and more.

Yes, Browned Mushroom Grilled Cheese Sandwich falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Browned Mushroom Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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