Mushroom Swiss Garlic Grilled Cheese (Print Version)

Earthy mushrooms and Swiss cheese in garlicky buttered bread, grilled golden for a comforting, vegetarian main.

# What You’ll Need:

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01 - 4 slices rye bread
02 - 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
03 - 1 cup sautéed mushrooms
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced

# How to Make It:

01 - Sauté mushrooms in a skillet over medium heat until browned and tender.
02 - Combine minced garlic with softened butter in a small bowl until thoroughly blended.
03 - Spread the garlic butter evenly over one side of each slice of rye bread.
04 - Place half of the shredded Swiss cheese and half of the sautéed mushrooms onto two bread slices, buttered side down, then top with the remaining cheese and bread.
05 - Heat the skillet to medium. Place sandwiches in skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
06 - Remove from heat, slice, and serve hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses only a handful of everyday ingredients for big flavor
  • Ready in just twenty minutes so perfect for a weeknight lunch or quick dinner
  • Vegetarian and hearty enough for everyone at the table
  • The garlic butter layer keeps the bread golden while adding irresistible aroma
02 -
  • Swiss cheese and mushrooms are a classic flavor combination Swiss cheese has a creamy texture and nutty profile that pairs with the deep savoriness of mushrooms
  • This sandwich comes together quickly but tastes gourmet
  • You can double the recipe easily for more servings
03 -
  • For perfectly melted cheese let the assembled sandwiches sit at room temperature for five minutes before grilling
  • Starting with warm mushrooms also helps everything meld quickly so the bread does not burn before the center is gooey I learned the hard way that mashing the garlic finely into the butter prevents bitter bites and ensures buttery garlic flavor in every crisp edge
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