tuscan portobello melt

(3 RATINGS)
41 Pinches
Ceres, CA
Updated on Apr 30, 2011

One of my daughters favorite vegetarian sandwiches. I pair it with Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 40 Min
method ---
yield 5 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 10 slices sourdough bread
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 - large red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 - stick unsalted butter
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 large portobello mushroom caps, sliced
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 5 - thyme sprigs
  • 1 1/4 cups grated provolone cheese
  • 1 1/4 cups grated monterey jack cheese

How To Make tuscan portobello melt

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Step 2
    In a medium skillet, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil and red onion. Cook over medium heat until onions are beginning to soften. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a roasting dish.
  • Step 3
    In the same skillet, combine tomatoes and balsamic vinegar. Cook over medium heat until the tomatoes are beginning to soften. Transfer to roasting dish with onions.
  • Step 4
    In a medium bowl, gently toss Portobello mushrooms with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Transfer to roasting dish with other ingredients. Add white wine.
  • Step 5
    Place roasting dish in oven and bake for 20-30 minutes. Remove from oven and let mixture cool to room temperature.
  • Step 6
    In a small saucepan, combine butter and thyme springs. Cook over low heat until butter is melted. Remove from heat and discard thyme.
  • Step 7
    Brush one side of each slice of bread with butter. Place slices buttered side down on a clean surface. Top half of the slices with 1/4 cup provolone cheese and 1/4 cup Monterey jack cheese. Top cheese with mushroom mixture, dividing evenly between the slices. Top with remaining bread slices.
  • Step 8
    Heat a griddle (or frying pan) to medium high heat. Place sandwiches on griddle to brown. Flip after 2 minutes to brown other side and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted

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