Description
The Swiss Mushroom Melt Delight is a rich and savory sandwich featuring juicy ground beef, sautéed mushrooms, and melted Swiss cheese between crispy, toasted bread. It’s quick to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb ground beef (preferably 80/20 blend)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (cremini or button)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices sourdough or rye bread
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise or garlic aioli
- 1 tbsp oil for grilling
Instructions
- Sauté mushrooms in melted butter over medium heat until golden and tender, then set aside.
- Mix ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper, then form into two patties.
- Cook patties in the same skillet until browned and cooked through.
- Spread mayonnaise or aioli on one side of each bread slice.
- Assemble sandwich with a slice of cheese, beef patty, sautéed mushrooms, another slice of cheese, and top with another bread slice.
- Grill sandwich in a bit of oil until both sides are golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Let rest for 1 minute before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for grilled portobello cap or turkey for a leaner option.
- Try different cheeses like Gruyère or provolone for variation.
- Add caramelized onions, a fried egg, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Wrap and refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; reheat in skillet or toaster oven.
- Freeze uncooked sandwiches for later; thaw before grilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
