A delightful grilled cheese featuring duxelles, a mixture of shallots, thyme, and finely ground fresh mushrooms, sautéed in butter. This umami-rich spread elevates the classic grilled cheese experience. Perfectly paired with a soup of your choice.
1: Heat a skillet over medium/high heat and add butter.
2: When butter is melted and bubbling, add shallots and stir for 2-3 minutes.
3: Add thyme and mushrooms, cook over medium high heat stirring for the first 2 minutes.
4: Allow mushrooms to cook over medium heat until liquid has dissolved (about 20-30 minutes) stirring every 5 to 10 minutes.
5: Once liquid has evaporated, add dry sherry and reduce until pan is dry and mushrooms form a paste.
6: Slice bread and spread duxelles on each slice, then add Gruyere cheese.
7: In the skillet, add 2 tbsp butter, when melted, add the grilled cheese and brown one side.
8: Flip the grilled cheese, cover, and allow the other side to brown and cheese to melt.
9: Serve with a soup of your choice.
