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BEST Mushroom Melt Grilled Cheese Recipe

by Annmarie

This is the BEST Mushroom Melt Grilled Cheese Recipe ever. It’s not just any grilled cheese—it’s rich, cozy, and packed with deep umami flavors. The secret? Garlic butter mushrooms infused with a touch of soy sauce for an irresistible flavor boost.

Inspired by a dish from Japan, this sandwich takes a classic comfort food and gives it an Asian twist. Soy sauce enhances the mushrooms, making them extra savory and delicious. Once you try it, you’ll never look at grilled cheese the same way again!

BEST Mushroom Melt Grilled Cheese Recipe

BEST Mushroom Melt Grilled Cheese Recipe

BEST Mushroom Melt Grilled Cheese Recipe

These BEST Mushroom Melt Grilled Cheese is quick and simple to make. It's an absolute crowd pleaser! These garlic butter mushrooms will even convert the mushroom haters!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes

Ingredients

For the Mushrooms:

  • 1–1.5 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 ounces mushrooms (shiitake, button, cremini, etc.)
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

For the Mushroom Melt:

  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (gruyere, mozzarella, provolone all work here)
  • red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 4 slices bread (hearty wheat/seedy/whole grain bread is the bomb)

Instructions

Step-By-Step Instructions


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