Gruyere Grilled Cheese

Why this Recipe

A combination of baby swiss and gruyere combine for a creamy cheese pull. Add in the sauteed mushrooms and onions and you'll be salivating. With a sandwich that takes less than 30 minutes to put together, you'll love this. Pair it with our Sausage and Lentil Soup or Creamy Potato and Onion Soup for a perfect lunch!

Why should you wait 30 minutes for this gruyere grilled cheese, you ask? If you're that impatient, go throw some Kraft American cheese on a piece of toast and take a hike. This sandwich is for grilled cheese lovers. Sometimes a little love for a sandwich takes time, like our equally tasty Peppers and Eggs Sandwich or Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

• Cheese. I love the combination of gruyere and baby swiss. It gives an intense flavor with a creamy texture. There's nothing wrong with substituting in some cheddar!
• Mushrooms. I love the mild flavor of baby bellas for this recipe but shitake mushrooms can be substituted for a more earthy flavor. Whenever I want the mushrooms to be just a buttery addition, I stick with baby bellas, similar to our Creamy Mushroom Pasta.
• Butter. Go heavy on the butter. It may seem like a lot but it will help get you that buttery crunchy toasted bread that is the signature of a good grilled cheese.
• White wine. I always go with a sauvignon blanc when I'm cooking with white wine. It's the perfect amount of sweet and crisp.

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How to Make a Gruyere Grilled Cheese

Step 1: Grate your cheese up using the largest hole on the grater. We call this the gruyere grilled cheese because the gruyere is the star of the show, but we also use baby swiss.

Step 2: In a large pan, add olive oil and bring the pan to medium heat. Add the onions and mushrooms, and stir until they are coated with oil. Saute for 5 minutes. Then pour in the white wine and Worcestershire.

Step 3: Stir and saute for 8 minutes until the wine is reduced and absorbed by the onions and the onions and mushrooms are caramelized. Season them with salt and pepper. Set them aside.

Step 4: Lay out the slices of bread, and put a layer of cheese on top. Top the first layer of cheese with the mushrooms and onions. Add another layer of cheese and then set the slice of bread on top.

Step 5: In a pan, bring 2 tablespoon of butter to medium heat and melt until the foam subsides. Place the sandwiches on the butter and press down slightly. Let them sit for three minutes, UNDISTURBED. Then check the bottom by lifting the grilled cheese up to make sure it developed a golden brown crust. If not let it cook for another minute or two.

Step 6: Flip the sandwich but before placing it back in the pan, add another 2 tablespoon of butter. Place the sandwich down and press slightly again with the spatula. Remove the sandwich after another 3 minutes.

A gruyere grilled cheese is so incredibly tasty. It is our family motivator and attitude adjuster. Serve it alongside our Creamy Mushroom Mascarpone Soup to make a full mushroom meal or with another one of our soups like Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup with Sausage or Barley Lentil Soup. Or dip it in a delicious Butter Chicken Soup.

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