Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this gourmet grilled cheese featuring gooey gouda, savory roasted mushrooms, and sweet caramelized onions. Each bite delivers a perfect balance of creamy, earthy, and umami flavors, nestled between perfectly toasted sourdough bread. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or a late-night snack, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. Experience nostalgia with every mouthful as you savor the warmth and richness of this delightful sandwich.
Ingredients
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 4 oz gouda cheese (sliced)
- 1 cup cremini or shiitake mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 medium sweet onion (sliced)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat skillet over medium heat.
- Slice mushrooms and onions thinly; sauté in 1 tbsp butter until golden brown (7-10 minutes).
- Butter one side of each slice of bread. Layer gouda cheese and sautéed vegetables on the unbuttered side; top with another slice.
- Cook in the skillet until golden brown (4-5 minutes per side), flipping carefully.
- Serve warm, slicing diagonally for presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg