Description
A delicious Swiss Mushroom Melt, perfect for a comforting meal that’s easy to prepare.
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