Caramelized Mushroom Grilled Cheese (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Mushroom Filling
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
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1 small onion, sliced
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1 clove garlic, chopped
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
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1/4 cup white wine or broth
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
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1/2 teaspoon truffle oil (optional)
→ Sandwich Assembly
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1 cup fontina cheese, shredded
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1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano, grated
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2 tablespoons salted butter, room temperature
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4 slices bread
# Instructions:
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Melt butter with oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onion, cooking until golden brown and caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
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Stir in garlic and thyme, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Add wine or broth, scraping up brown bits. Cook until liquid mostly evaporates, 2-3 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper, stir in parsley, and let cool slightly. Mix in both cheeses.
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Butter one side of each bread slice. Place two slices buttered side down, top with mushroom mixture, and cover with remaining bread, buttered side up.
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Cook in preheated pan over medium heat until golden brown and cheese melts, about 2-4 minutes per side.
# Notes:
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Can use any melting cheese like gruyere or mozzarella
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Mushroom mixture can be made ahead