How do I roast garlic properly?

Slice the garlic head’s top, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast at 200°C for 25–30 minutes until soft. Then mash into a paste.

What's the best way to get golden mushrooms?

Sauté sliced mushrooms over medium heat with olive oil, stirring occasionally until browned and excess moisture evaporates, about 6–8 minutes.

Yes, Swiss or Fontina cheeses are good alternatives to Gruyère and mozzarella for a creamy melt.

Grill over medium-low heat with butter spread outside, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese melts, about 3–4 minutes per side.

Add a splash of balsamic vinegar while sautéing mushrooms to deepen the flavor profile.

A decadent grilled cheese sandwich featuring savory roasted garlic, sautéed mushrooms, fresh thyme, and gooey melted cheese on crispy golden bread.

I first enjoyed this sandwich on a chilly evening and was amazed at how the simple ingredients came together for a comforting meal.

Step 1:: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Slice the top off the garlic head, drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 25 30 minutes until soft. Squeeze out the cloves and mash into a paste set aside.
Step 2:: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 2 3 minutes until softened. Add mushrooms and thyme season with salt and pepper and sauté for 6 8 minutes until mushrooms are golden and any liquid has evaporated. Transfer to a plate.
Step 3:: Spread roasted garlic paste evenly onto one side of each bread slice.
Step 4:: Layer half the cheese mixture on two slices of bread (garlic side up) top with the mushroom mixture then the remaining cheese. Cover with the remaining bread slices garlic side down.
Step 5:: Spread butter on the outside of each sandwich.
Step 6:: Heat a clean skillet over medium low. Grill sandwiches 3 4 minutes per side pressing gently until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
Step 7:: Slice and serve hot.

This sandwich has become a family favorite during our weekend brunches, always bringing smiles and full bellies.

Serve with a simple green salad or tomato soup to balance the richness of the sandwich.

Swiss or Fontina cheese can be used instead of Gruyère and mozzarella for a different but delicious flavor profile.

Best enjoyed fresh but leftovers can be wrapped and refrigerated up to 2 days; reheat in a skillet for crispiness.

This roast garlic mushroom grilled cheese is the perfect combo of comforts and sophistication for any casual meal.

→ How do I roast garlic properly?: Slice the garlic head’s top, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast at 200°C for 25–30 minutes until soft. Then mash into a paste.
→ What's the best way to get golden mushrooms?: Sauté sliced mushrooms over medium heat with olive oil, stirring occasionally until browned and excess moisture evaporates, about 6–8 minutes.
→ Can different cheeses be used for melting?: Yes, Swiss or Fontina cheeses are good alternatives to Gruyère and mozzarella for a creamy melt.
→ How should the sandwich be cooked for best texture?: Grill over medium-low heat with butter spread outside, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese melts, about 3–4 minutes per side.
→ Any tips to enhance mushroom flavor?: Add a splash of balsamic vinegar while sautéing mushrooms to deepen the flavor profile.