Pin this A decadent grilled cheese sandwich featuring savory roasted garlic, sautéed mushrooms, fresh thyme, and gooey melted cheese on crispy golden bread.
This grilled cheese quickly became a family favorite because of its rich taste and perfect texture.
Ingredients
- Vegetables: 1 head garlic, 200 g (7 oz) cremini or button mushrooms sliced, 1 small yellow onion thinly sliced, 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried)
- Dairy: 120 g (4 oz) Gruyère cheese grated, 120 g (4 oz) mozzarella cheese grated, 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- Bread: 4 slices sourdough or country bread
- Condiments & Seasonings: 2 tbsp olive oil, Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Slice the top off the garlic head, drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 25 30 minutes until soft. Squeeze out the cloves and mash into a paste set aside.
- Step 2:
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 2 3 minutes until softened. Add mushrooms and thyme, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 6 8 minutes until mushrooms are golden and any liquid has evaporated. Transfer to a plate.
- Step 3:
- Spread roasted garlic paste evenly onto one side of each bread slice.
- Step 4:
- Layer half the cheese mixture on two slices of bread (garlic side up), top with the mushroom mixture, then the remaining cheese. Cover with the remaining bread slices, garlic side down.
- Step 5:
- Spread butter on the outside of each sandwich.
- Step 6:
- Heat a clean skillet over medium low. Grill sandwiches 3 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
- Step 7:
- Slice and serve hot.
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Notes
Serve with a simple green salad or tomato soup to complete the meal.
Required Tools
Oven, Skillet, Knife, Cutting board, Cheese grater, Foil
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cheese, butter), wheat (bread). May contain gluten (bread) check labels if gluten sensitive.
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Recipe FAQs
- → How do you prepare the roasted garlic for this sandwich?
Slice the top off the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast at 200°C (400°F) for 25–30 minutes until soft. Then squeeze out and mash the cloves into a paste.
- → What type of mushrooms work best for this dish?
Cremini or button mushrooms are ideal as they offer a mild yet earthy flavor that complements the roasted garlic and thyme.
- → Can I substitute other cheeses for Gruyère and mozzarella?
Yes, Swiss or Fontina cheese make good alternatives, maintaining the creamy melt and flavor balance.
- → What’s the best bread choice for grilling this sandwich?
Sourdough or country bread with a sturdy crust holds up well to grilling and provides a satisfying crunch.
- → How do you prevent the sandwich from getting soggy?
Spread roasted garlic paste evenly on bread, and ensure mushrooms are sautéed until liquid evaporates to keep the filling from making the bread soggy.