Grilled Fontina Cheese Sandwich with Mushrooms and Dijon

Elevate your comfort food game with this Grilled Fontina Cheese Sandwich with Mushrooms and Dijon—a gourmet twist on a classic favorite. Crafted with toasty sourdough bread, creamy Fontina cheese, and sautéed cremini mushrooms infused with garlic and olive oil, this sandwich is as indulgent as it is flavorful. A touch of tangy Dijon mustard adds the perfect zing, while the golden, crispy crust from melted butter takes every bite to the next level. Ready in just 25 minutes, this savory delight is ideal for a cozy lunch or quick dinner. Serve it warm with a side of soup or salad for a truly satisfying meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 slices sourdough bread
• 4 slices Fontina cheese
• 1 cup cremini mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Clean and slice the cremini mushrooms into thin slices.

Step 2

Finely mince the garlic clove.

Step 3

In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the mushrooms and minced garlic to the skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Sauté the mushrooms for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and tender. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 6

Spread 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard on one side of each of the 4 slices of sourdough bread.

Step 7

Place a slice of Fontina cheese on two of the mustard-coated slices of bread.

Step 8

Evenly spoon the sautéed mushrooms over the slices with Fontina cheese. Top each with another slice of Fontina cheese.

Step 9

Close the sandwiches with the remaining slices of bread, mustard side facing inward.

Step 10

Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt, swirling to coat the surface.

Step 11

Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, pressing down gently with a spatula to ensure even browning.

Step 12

Flip the sandwiches, add the remaining tablespoon of butter, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.

Step 13

Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them cool for a minute before slicing in half.

Step 14

Serve warm and enjoy your Grilled Fontina Cheese Sandwich with Mushrooms and Dijon!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(601.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1319.7

Total Fat 78.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 202.2mg	0%
Sodium 2635.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 111.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.3g	0%
Total Sugars 8.0g
Protein 53.5g	0%

Vitamin D 38IU	0%
Calcium 930.9mg	0%
Iron 6.1mg	0%
Potassium 1200.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.7%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 32.6%