Leek and Mushroom Grilled Cheese
by Adrianna Adarme on Nov 30, 2018
Let this leek and mushroom grilled cheese literally melt in your mouth. (Recipe Credit: Adrianna Adarme of Fresh Tastes).
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for grilled cheese
- 1 leek, trimmed and thinly sliced
- Salt
- 3 ounces of mushrooms, sliced
- Pinch of crushed red pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup of grated Gouda cheese
- Bread of choice
Instructions
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To a medium skillet, set over medium heat, add the olive oil and butter. when the butter is melted, add the leeks and a few pinches of salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently for another 7 minutes, until the mushrooms have cooked down. Stir in the crushed red pepper and Dijon mustard. Transfer to a bowl.
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To assemble the grilled cheese, add a few spoonfuls of the leek mixture to one half of bread. Top with a liberal handful of cheese. To a medium skillet, set over medium heat, add a tablespoon of butter. When melted, add the grilled cheese and cover with a lid. Cook until lightly golden brown on the first side, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook on the opposite side for about 3 minutes. Slice and serve.
