Growing up in our household, nothing screams “comfort” louder than crunchy bread and cheese. Now take that dynamic duo, fancify a little bit, and you’ll take comfort to a whole new level. Crunchy bread, creamy goat cheese, nutty gouda, wild mushrooms and crispy apple. Add a touch of grain mustard, and you there you have it.
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Mushroom, Goat and Gouda Grilled Cheese
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
Crispy bread, creamy goat cheese, nutty Gouda,
and earthy mushrooms with a hint of apple.
Ingredients
- 10 oz (283 g) Mixed wild mushrooms
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 5 oz (142 g) goat cheese
- 2 tbsp Milk
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 clove garlic
- 6-12 tsp coarse ground mustard
- 6 slices gouda cheese
- Extra Virgin olive oil
- 6 slices Multigrain bread
- 1 large green apple sliced thin
Instructions
- Chop mushrooms.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a pan. Add mushrooms, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for about 15 minutes on medium heat until caramelized.
- In a bowl, soften goat cheese with a fork or spoon. Add 2 tablespoons of milk, one tablespoon at a time, until a thick cream forms.
- Add the cooked mushrooms to the goat cheese cream.
- Toast bread and drizzle olive oil on the outside of each slice.
- Spread 1-2 teaspoons of mustard on the inside of each slice of bread.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of the goat cheese and mushroom mixture on each slice of bread.
- Add 1 slice of Gouda cheese to each slice of bread.
- Add 3 slices of green apple to each slice of bread.
- Assemble the sandwich.
- Heat a non-stick skillet on medium heat (approximately 300-350°F / 150-175°C).
- Brown the sandwich on both sides until golden, crunchy, and the Gouda cheese is melted. Approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, sauté the garlic with the mushrooms for the last minute of cooking.
- If goat cheese is too tart, add a pinch of sugar to the mixture to balance the flavors.
- To prevent the sandwich from becoming soggy, use a low-to-medium heat and cook slowly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 80
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of mushrooms work best for this grilled cheese?
Cremini or a mix of wild mushrooms like shiitake and oyster add the most depth. Saute them until they release their moisture and turn golden before adding them to the sandwich. 
Does goat cheese melt well enough for grilled cheese?
Soft, fresh goat cheese spreads and warms through nicely, though it does not stretch like mozzarella. Pairing it with Gouda, which melts smoothly, gives you both creaminess and that satisfying cheese pull.
What bread holds up best for a loaded grilled cheese like this?
Sourdough or a rustic white bread with a tight crumb structure handles the weight of mushrooms and two cheeses without falling apart. Butter the outside generously for an even, golden crust.
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