Bada Bing Betty S Tuscan Portobello Melt Grilled Cheese Recipe

Ingredients for Bada Bing Betty S Tuscan Portobello Melt Grilled Cheese

• Sourdough Bread
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• Unsalted Butter
• Grape Tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Portabella Mushroom Caps
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• Fresh Thyme Sprigs
• 1/2 cup (approximately 60g) shredded provolone cheese
• 1/2 cup (approximately 60g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

How to Make Bada Bing Betty S Tuscan Portobello Melt Grilled Cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced.
3. Cook until onions soften, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a roasting dish.
4. In the same skillet, add 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar.
5. Cook over medium heat until tomatoes soften slightly, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the roasting dish with the onions.
6. In a medium bowl, toss 8 ounces portobello mushrooms, sliced, with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper.
7. Add the mushrooms to the roasting dish with the onions and tomatoes.
8. Pour 1/4 cup dry white wine over the mixture.
9. Place the roasting dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the liquid has reduced.
10. Remove from oven and let the mixture cool completely to room temperature.
11. In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over low heat. Add 2 sprigs fresh thyme.
12. Cook for 1 minute, then remove from heat and discard the thyme.
13. Brush one side of each slice of bread (4 slices total) with the thyme-infused butter.
14. Place the buttered slices bread, butter-side down, on a clean surface.
15. Top half of the slices with 1/4 cup (approximately 30g) shredded provolone cheese and 1/4 cup (approximately 30g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
16. Evenly divide the cooled mushroom mixture among the cheese-topped bread slices.
17. Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
18. Heat a large griddle or skillet over medium-high heat.
19. Place the sandwiches on the griddle and cook for 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
20. Cut each sandwich in half and serve immediately with your favorite soup.