Description
This delicious grilled cheese sandwich features creamy Gouda cheese paired with savory roasted mushrooms and sweet onions. The mushrooms and onions are oven-roasted to enhance their natural flavors before being layered between slices of butter-coated bread and cooked on the stovetop until golden and melty. Perfect for a comforting lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Vegetables
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced (the sweeter, the better)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sandwich
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 slices bread of choice
- 1 cup Gouda cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the mushrooms and onions.
- Roast Vegetables: On a baking sheet, toss the sliced mushrooms and onions with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes or until browned and caramelized to your preference.
- Melt Butter: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter to prepare for grilling the sandwiches.
- Assemble Sandwich: On one slice of bread, layer shredded Gouda cheese, followed by the roasted mushrooms and onions, and then another layer of Gouda. Top with the second slice of bread and press lightly to seal.
- Butter the Bread: Briefly place each sandwich in the melted butter to coat both sides evenly, ensuring a crispy, flavorful crust.
- Cook Sandwich: Cook each sandwich in the skillet for about 2 minutes on one side until lightly browned, then flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the cheese melts and the bread is golden brown.
- Serve: Slice the sandwiches in half and serve hot for a delicious, melty meal.
Notes
- Choose a sweeter onion like Vidalia or Walla Walla for better flavor.
- Use day-old bread for a crisper grilled cheese texture.
- You can substitute Gouda with other melting cheeses like cheddar or fontina.
- Adjust roasting time depending on desired caramelization of mushrooms and onions.
- For a vegetarian option, ensure your bread and butter align with dietary preferences.
