Description
Gourmet grilled cheese with gouda harmonizes earthy roasted mushrooms and caramelized onions between golden, crispy bread. Melted cheese and savory layers promise a comforting culinary experience you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded gouda cheese
Main Ingredients:
- 4 slices of bread
- 8 ounces (226 grams) sliced mushrooms
- 1 medium sliced onion
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) butter
Seasonings and Oil:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting vegetables.
- Spread sliced mushrooms and onions on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes until vegetables are caramelized and tender.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, creating a golden cooking surface for the sandwiches.
- Construct the sandwiches by layering gouda cheese, roasted mushrooms, and caramelized onions between bread slices. Add an extra layer of cheese to help bind the ingredients.
- Carefully transfer the assembled sandwich into the butter-coated skillet, ensuring both sides are evenly buttered for optimal browning.
- Grill each sandwich for 2-3 minutes per side, monitoring the heat to achieve a crispy golden exterior and fully melted cheese interior.
- Remove from skillet when bread turns a rich golden-brown and cheese becomes completely melted, creating a deliciously gooey texture.
- Let the sandwich rest for a minute to allow cheese to set, then slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm and crisp.
Notes
- Elevate flavor complexity by using a mix of mushroom varieties like shiitake, cremini, and oyster for deeper, more interesting taste profiles.
- Boost nutrition by using whole grain bread, which adds fiber and a nutty undertone to the classic grilled cheese.
- Control moisture content by patting roasted mushrooms and onions dry before assembling sandwich to prevent soggy bread.
- Make the recipe gluten-free by substituting regular bread with gluten-free alternatives like almond or cauliflower-based bread without compromising texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-26 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 820 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 58 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg