Save A decadent grilled cheese sandwich featuring savory roasted garlic, sautéed mushrooms, fresh thyme, and gooey melted cheese on crispy golden bread.
This grilled cheese sandwich quickly became a family favorite for its rich taste and crispy texture.
Ingredients
- Garlic: 1 head
- Mushrooms: 200 g (7 oz) cremini or button mushrooms sliced
- Onion: 1 small yellow onion thinly sliced
- Thyme: 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried)
- Gruyère cheese: 120 g (4 oz) grated
- Mozzarella cheese: 120 g (4 oz) grated
- Butter: 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- Bread: 4 slices sourdough or country bread
- Olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Salt and 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
Save Sharing this sandwich with my family brings back warm memories of cozy dinners and laughter around the table.
Serving Suggestions
This grilled cheese pairs beautifully with a light green salad or a bowl of tomato soup for a comforting meal.
Cheese Substitutes
If you don’t have Gruyère or mozzarella on hand try Swiss or Fontina cheese for a similar rich flavor.
Storing Leftovers
Reheat sandwiches in a skillet or oven to maintain crispiness avoid microwaving for best results.
Save Enjoy this flavorful grilled cheese as a quick satisfying meal any day of the week.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I roast the garlic properly?
Slice off the top of the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast at 200°C (400°F) for 25-30 minutes until soft and easily mashed.
- → What’s the best way to sauté mushrooms for this dish?
Cook sliced mushrooms with thinly sliced onions and fresh thyme in olive oil over medium heat, seasoning with salt and pepper until mushrooms turn golden and moisture evaporates.
- → Can I substitute the cheeses used?
Yes, Swiss or Fontina cheeses work well as alternatives to Gruyère and mozzarella, providing similar melt and flavor profiles.
- → How to achieve crispy, golden bread?
Spread softened butter on the bread's exterior before grilling in a skillet over medium-low heat, pressing gently to ensure even browning on both sides.
- → Any tips to enhance flavor further?
Add a splash of balsamic vinegar to the mushrooms during sautéing for a subtle tang that complements the roasted garlic and thyme.