Mushroom & Swiss Cheese Panini

Ingredients

• •4 slices of crusty bread
• •1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
• •4 slices of Swiss cheese
• •2 tbsp butter
• •1 clove garlic, minced
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •1 tbsp olive oil (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat a panini press or grill pan over medium heat.

2. 2

   In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Sauté the mushrooms for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown and any moisture has evaporated. Remove from heat.

4. 4

   Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place two slices, buttered side down, on a clean surface.

5. 5

   On each slice of bread, layer sautéed mushrooms and top with Swiss cheese slices, then cover with the remaining bread, buttered side up.

6. 6

   Place the panini in the panini press or grill pan. Cook for about 3-5 minutes, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

7. 7

   If using a grill pan, flip the panini halfway through to ensure even cooking.

8. 8

   Remove from heat, slice in half, and serve warm.