Easy Swiss Mushroom Melt (Printable Format)
Mushrooms and Swiss cheese melt together on golden bread for savory, satisfying comfort.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Mushroom Filling
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 shallot, finely chopped
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2 cups sliced mushrooms (Portobello, Cremini, or Shiitake)
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1 teaspoon thyme, fresh or dried
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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Sandwich Assembly
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4 slices Swiss cheese, or Gruyère
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8 slices bread (Rye, Sourdough, or Artisan)
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Butter, as needed for bread
# Preparation Steps:
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Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the moisture has evaporated.
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Add unsalted butter, olive oil, and finely chopped shallot to the mushrooms. Continue sautéing for 5 minutes until mushrooms are golden and shallots are softened.
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Stir in thyme, balsamic vinegar if using, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Spread butter evenly on one side of each bread slice. Place a slice of Swiss cheese on the unbuttered side of four bread slices.
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Divide the mushroom mixture evenly among the cheese-topped bread slices. Layer another slice of Swiss cheese on top of the mushrooms. Close with remaining bread, keeping the buttered side facing outward.
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Heat a skillet or panini press over medium heat. Cook assembled sandwiches for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is completely melted.
# Supplementary Details:
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For best results, use a mix of mushroom varieties and slice them evenly for uniform cooking.