Forager Sandwich

A gourmet sandwich featuring marinated king trumpet mushrooms, sautéed kale, and scrambled eggs topped with melted Swiss cheese. The mushroom mayonnaise and combination of fresh herbs creates an earthy, satisfying meal.

4 servings
2 hr 4 min

Ingredients

  • ½ whole shallot
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 4 ounces king trumpet mushrooms
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 bunches kale
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt
  • 1 to taste black pepper
  • ¼ cup dried mushrooms
  • ½ whole shallot
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt
  • 1 to taste black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 rolls brioche rolls
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 1 to taste green chile hot sauce

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Toss shallot, thyme, mushrooms, oil, vinegar, and salt in a medium bowl. Let sit at room temperature 1 hour.

    60 min

  2. 2.

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic, stirring often, until onion is softened and just translucent and garlic is golden, about 4 minutes.

    4 min

  3. 3.

    Working in batches, add kale, tossing and letting it wilt slightly before adding more.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Reduce heat to medium-low and cook kale, tossing often, until tender, 12-15 minutes.

    15 min

  5. 5.

    Mix in red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper.

    1 min

  6. 6.

    Place dried mushrooms in a small bowl and cover with boiling water; let stand until rehydrated and pliable, 5-8 minutes. Drain, squeeze out excess moisture, and finely chop.

    8 min

  7. 7.

    Mix mushrooms, shallot, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and rosemary in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill.

    5 min

  8. 8.

    Heat oil in a medium skillet over high heat. Drain marinated mushrooms, pat dry, and cook until deep golden brown, 6-8 minutes per side.

    16 min

  9. 9.

    Meanwhile, heat butter in a medium nonstick skillet over low heat and cook eggs, stirring occasionally with a heatproof spatula, until just barely set, about 4 minutes (or cook over easy, if you prefer).

    4 min

  10. 10.

    Heat broiler. Spread cut sides of rolls with mushroom mayo (you may have some left over). Place rolls, cut side up, on a broilerproof rimmed baking sheet. Layer bottom halves of rolls with marinated mushrooms, kale mixture, scrambled eggs, and cheese. Broil until cheese is melted.

    5 min

  11. 11.

    Close sandwiches and serve with hot sauce, if desired.

    1 min

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