Description

This gourmet grilled cheese features creamy smoked Gouda, caramelized roasted mushrooms and onions, and perfectly crisp country-style bread. It’s a cozy, satisfying sandwich that’s easy to make and packed with flavor—ideal for dinner or a special lunch.

Ingredients

Scale

4 slices country-style bread or sourdough, thick cut
4 oz smoked Gouda cheese, thinly sliced
1 cup cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 tbsp butter, divided
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp fresh thyme (optional, or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Slice mushrooms and onion thin (about 1/4 inch).
In a mixing bowl, toss mushrooms and onions with olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme (if using), and garlic powder. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet.
Roast for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and soft with caramelized edges.
Butter one side of each bread slice. Flip over and layer Gouda on two slices (about 2 oz per sandwich).
Pile roasted mushrooms and onions onto the cheese-covered bread. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side out. Press down gently.
Heat a skillet over medium-low. Add sandwiches and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing with a spatula for crispness. Cover skillet for the last minute if needed to melt cheese.
Let sandwiches rest for 1 minute before slicing. Cut diagonally and serve warm.

Notes

For extra gooeyness, layer cheese on both sides of the veggies. Use room temperature butter for easier spreading. Don’t overcrowd veggies when roasting for best caramelization. Cover skillet for the last minute to help cheese melt. Try adding spinach, using garlic butter, or swapping cheeses for variety.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 23 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 410
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 650
Fat: 22
Saturated Fat: 12
Carbohydrates: 36
Fiber: 4
Protein: 17

Keywords: grilled cheese, gouda, mushroom melt, roasted onions, savory sandwich, comfort food, vegetarian, easy dinner, gourmet grilled cheese