Grilled mushroom Caprese sandwiches on sourdough bread will instantly become your favorite sandwich!
These sandwiches are created in memory of a great sandwich I used to get at the Atlanta Bread Company called the “Viva Portobello Mozzarella Sandwich”. The sandwich is basically a Caprese sandwich grilled on a panini press. It was that sandwich that started my love affair with fresh basil.
I decided to revisit that sandwich by making grilled mushroom Caprese sandwiches, with tangy tomatoes, grilled shiitake mushrooms, fresh creamy mozzarella cheese and basil filled inside rustic sourdough bread, grilled with butter until golden brown.
How To Make Grilled Mushroom Caprese Sandwiches On sourdough:
THE MUSHROOMS:
Clean the mushrooms and remove stems. Place caps on a plate with the gills up.
Preheat griddle or griddle pan over medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Brush over the mushroom caps with a brush.
Place the caps on the grill over medium-high heat for 5 to 10 minutes or until tender. Remove from the mushrooms from the grill; set aside.
THE SANDWICHES:
Heat griddle or griddle pan over medium-high heat.
Meanwhile, melt the butter using a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 10-second intervals until completely melted.
When the butter is melted, brush the butter onto one side of each of the 4 slices of bread.
Place two pieces of the bread buttered side down on the griddle. Layer the bread with tomatoes, basil leaves, mozzarella, and mushrooms, top with remaining slice of bread butter side up.
Grill sandwich for about 3 to 6 minutes on each side, until bread is golden brown and cheese has melted.
You may need to turn the heat down to make sure the toast doesn’t burn while the cheese melts.
What to serve with Grilled Mushroom Caprese Sandwiches:
Here are some suggestions as to what to serve with the sandwiches:
I grilled eggplant to go along with these sandwiches, instead of eating chips or fries. I figured the fewer carbs, the better on the waistline.
You have to try these mushroom Caprese sandwiches. They are so delicious! Whether it is for Meatless Monday or not!
Grilled Mushroom Caprese Sandwiches On sourdough
Ingredients
- 6 medium shiitake mushrooms Portobello mushrooms work well also
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 large fresh tomato sliced
- 6 fresh basil leaves chopped
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices sourdough bread
Instructions
THE MUSHROOMS
- Clean the mushrooms and remove stems. Place caps on a plate with the gills up.
- Preheat griddle or griddle pan over medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Brush over the mushroom caps with a brush.
- Place the caps on the grill over medium-high heat for 5 to 10 minutes or until tender.
- Remove from the mushrooms from the grill; set aside.
THE SANDWICHES
- Heat griddle or griddle pan over medium-high heat.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter using a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 10-second intervals until completely melted.
- When the butter is melted, brush the butter onto one side of each of the 4 slices of bread.
- Place two pieces of the bread buttered side down on the griddle. Layer the bread with tomatoes, basil leaves, mozzarella, and mushrooms, top with remaining slice of bread butter side up.
- Layer the bread with tomatoes, basil leaves, mozzarella and mushrooms, top with remaining slice of bread butter side up.
- Grill sandwich for about 3 to 6 minutes on each side, until bread is golden brown and cheese has melted.
Patrons of the Pit says
I ain’t sure how you make a meatless sandwich look so good, but you do! And what’s this I see yonder??? You’ve let the old boy BBQ on the deck again!! Ah,there is harmony in the mountains again.
Debbie Spivey says
Thanks for the compliment. Those grilled mushrooms tasted meaty even if they weren’t! This was a great sammy!!
I was hoping you would notice that picture of David on the deck…heehee! Yes, we decided to put it back up there. He was tired of the stairs and I was tired of him tracking into the basement. We figured what’s a burned 2×4, when he can grill with that view 😉
Archita says
Looks soo good!!
Debbie Spivey says
Thank you! It was very good! 🙂