Havarti Mushroom Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Cuisine: Fusion
Author: Anita Edge
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 35 mins
A thoroughly decadent gourmet grilled cheese sandwich with interesting combinations of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
  • 4 ciabatta rolls or ciabatta bread cut into 4 sandwich-sized pieces
  • 8 oz Havarti, cut into ⅛" slices
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 2 cups sliced onion
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 4 whole roasted peeled seeded green chiles (or 4 whole canned), split open
  • ½ cup Anita's Tangy Green Chile Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter for bread
Instructions
  1. Slice the ciabatta rolls or bread for sandwiches and set aside.
  2. Place the mushrooms in a skillet with the tsp of butter, cover, and sautee over medium heat, stirring occasionally for about 15 minutes or until thoroughly cooked. Set aside.
  3. In the meantime, put the onions and olive oil in a saucepan or skillet and sautee for 10 to 15 minutes. When fully softened, add the brown sugar and balsamic vinegar and cook down, stirring frequently, until nicely caramelized. Set aside.
  4. Assemble the sandwiches as follows: Spread Tangy Green Chile Sauce on inside of each sandwich half. Then place cheese on each half. On the bottom half place the green chile and a layer of onions and a layer of mushrooms. Then top with the top piece of bread and cheese slices.
  5. Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a very large skillet over medium heat and place each sandwich in the skillet. Spread remaining butter on the top. Grill until bottom of bread is a golden brown, then flip and grill the other side until done and remove from heat.
  6. If the cheese is not nicely melted, put sandwiches on plate and microwave for 1 minute.
  7. Note: How well the cheese melts often depends on the thickness of the bread.
Recipe by Denver Green Chili at https://denvergreenchili.com/recipes/main-courses/burgers-sandwiches/havarti-mushroom-grilled-cheese-sandwiches/