This Swiss mushroom melt sandwich is a delightful combination of savory mushrooms, sweet caramelized onions, and melted Swiss cheese, making it an ideal choice for a warm lunch. It’s one of those easy comfort sandwiches that can be prepared quickly, perfect for busy days.
With the rich flavors of the caramelized onion melt and the gooey Swiss cheese, this recipe is sure to become one of your favorites from ChipCooks lunch favorites.
Delicious Swiss Mushroom Melt Sandwich
This sandwich features sautéed mushrooms and caramelized onions layered between slices of bread, topped with Swiss cheese and grilled to perfection. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 2 people.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of bread (sourdough or your choice)
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook Mushrooms: In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they are tender and browned, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble Sandwich: On two slices of bread, layer the caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, and a slice of Swiss cheese. Top with the remaining slices of bread.
- Grill Sandwich: In the skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and grill until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve: Remove from the skillet, slice in half, and serve warm. Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 2 sandwiches
- Calories: 450kcal
- Fat: 25g
- Protein: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
