Grilled Fontina with Artichokes and Mushrooms

A gourmet grilled cheese sandwich featuring melted Fontina cheese, sautéed mushrooms, and marinated artichoke hearts on country-style bread. Perfect for a sophisticated lunch or light dinner.

4 servings
14 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ pound mushrooms
  • 1 jar marinated artichoke hearts
  • 8 slices country-style bread
  • ½ pound Fontina

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat, then sauté mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until tender and starting to brown, about 4 minutes. Add artichoke hearts and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

    6 min

  2. 2.

    Brush 1 side of bread slices with remaining tablespoon olive oil. Turn over 4 slices, then divide mushroom mixture and cheese among them. Top with remaining slices, oiled sides up.

    3 min

  3. 3.

    Heat a dry 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot, then cook sandwiches, pressing occasionally and turning over once, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes total.

    5 min