Grilled Fontina, Mushroom, and Sage Sandwiches |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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The grilled cheese sandwich grows up in our sophisticated version that starts with nutty, smooth-melting fontina cheese and adds a layer of sage-accented sautéed mushrooms. Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter, 2 melted |
1/2 pound mushrooms, cut into thin slices |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper |
4 teaspoons chopped fresh sage, or 1 1/4 teaspoons dried sage |
8 slices from a large round loaf of country-style bread, or other bread |
1/2 pound fontina, grated (about 2 cups) |
Directions:
1. In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter over moderate heat. Add the mushrooms, salt, pepper, and dried sage, if using, and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the fresh sage, if using. Put the mushrooms in a bowl and wipe out the pan.
2. Using a pastry brush, coat one side of 4 slices of the bread with half of the melted butter. Put them, buttered-side down, on a work surface. Top the bread with the cheese and then the mushrooms. Cover with the remaining 4 slices of bread; brush the tops with the remaining melted butter.
3. Heat the frying pan over moderately low heat. Add the sandwiches and cook, turning once, until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
4. Wine Recommendation: A crisp, dry, Italian white-such as Soave, Frascati, or pinot grigio-will refresh your mouth after every bite of this flavorful sandwich.
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