MUSHROOM & ONION GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES

Mushroom & Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwiches image

We took grilled cheese up a notch with baby portobello mushrooms, bacon and cheddar. For weeknight comfort food, it's good to the last crumb. Readers of my blog, theseasonedmom.com, love these! -Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
8 ounces sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
8 thin slices cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces)
8 slices Texas toast
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until tender. Remove from pan. Wipe skillet clean., Place one slice cheese on each of four bread slices. Top with mushroom mixture, bacon and the remaining cheese and bread. Lightly spread outsides of sandwiches with remaining butter., In same skillet, toast sandwiches in batches over medium heat 45-60 seconds on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 729mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.