Entrée: United States – Tomato and Oyster Mushroom Grilled Cheese

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Serving Size: 2

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 8 min

Additional 1 min

Total 19 min

Ingredients

4 slices white bread
4 oz / 115 g cheddar cheese, sliced or grated
6 oz / 170 g oyster mushrooms, sliced
1 medium tomato, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil or butter
1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium; add minced garlic and sliced oyster mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, sauté until golden and moisture evaporates, finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and set aside.
2. Butter or lightly oil one side of each bread slice. Assemble sandwich: cheese on the unbuttered side, then a layer of sautéed mushrooms, tomato slices, extra cheese, and top with second slice (buttered side out).
3. Heat a clean skillet over medium-low and cook the sandwich 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
4. Let rest 1 minute, slice, and serve immediately.

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