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Truffle Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

A healthier twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, featuring truffle oil, sautéed mushrooms, and arugula for a nutritious and indulgent meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Sautéed Mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups sliced crimini mushrooms Baby bella
  • to taste Kosher salt
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper
Sandwich Assembly
  • 2 tablespoons black truffle oil
  • 4 slices sourdough bread About ½ inch thick
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ pound Fontina cheese Thinly sliced
  • ½ cup wild arugula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once heated, add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Sprinkle a pinch of kosher salt over the mushrooms. Sauté for an additional 3 minutes, until golden brown, then add black pepper and remove from the pan to a small bowl.
  3. In a separate large skillet or griddle, heat the truffle oil over medium-low heat. Spread the butter evenly on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
Cooking
  1. Place half of the slices of bread, butter-side down, on the skillet. Distribute the Fontina cheese evenly over these slices, then add the sautéed mushrooms and arugula on top of the cheese. Cover with the remaining slices of bread, butter side up.
  2. Cook for about 4 minutes until the underside is golden brown, then carefully flip the sandwiches using a spatula and press down gently. Cook until the second side is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Serving
  1. Cut each sandwich in half and serve immediately, preferably with a side of tomato soup.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended, but reheating on the skillet is an option to restore crunch.