Description
A hearty, cheesy Swiss mushroom melt sandwich with caramelized mushrooms, melted Swiss cheese, and crispy golden bread. A quick and satisfying comfort food meal.
Ingredients
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)
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 slices Swiss cheese (or Gruyère)
8 slices bread (rye, sourdough, or artisan)
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and cook until softened.
- Add mushrooms, thyme, salt, and pepper. Sauté 6–8 minutes until mushrooms are browned and tender. Stir in balsamic vinegar if using, then remove from heat.
- Butter one side of each bread slice. On the unbuttered side, layer cheese, mushroom mixture, and more cheese. Top with another slice, buttered side out.
- Heat skillet or panini press. Cook 2–3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
- Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- Add caramelized onions for sweetness.
- Swap Swiss cheese for fontina, provolone, or cheddar.
- Spread Dijon mustard or garlic aioli on bread before assembling.
- Add spinach or arugula for freshness.
- Include roast beef or turkey for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American, European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
