Description
A delicious Swiss Mushroom Melt, perfect for a comforting meal that’s easy to prepare. This melt features savory mushrooms and gooey Swiss cheese sandwiched between perfectly grilled bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp butter (plus extra for bread)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 shallot (finely chopped)
- 2 cups mushrooms (Portobello, Cremini, or Shiitake, sliced)
- 1 tsp thyme (fresh or dried)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional for added flavor)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices Swiss cheese (or Gruyère for a richer taste)
- 8 slices bread (Rye, Sourdough, or Artisan)
Instructions
- Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook for 5–7 minutes until moisture evaporates.
- Add butter, olive oil, and shallots. Cook for another 5 minutes until mushrooms are golden. Stir in thyme, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side, layer Swiss cheese, the mushroom mixture, and another slice of cheese. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side facing up.
- In a skillet or panini press, cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
Notes
- You can use any variety of mushrooms for different flavors.
- Feel free to customize with additional herbs or seasonings.
- Pair with a salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg