Vegan Grilled Sourdough Mushroom and Cheese Toastie
Today we are making a Vegan Grilled Sourdough Mushroom and Cheese Toastie! This recipe takes the timeless comfort of a grilled cheese sandwich and gives it a gourmet twist. Featuring crispy sourdough bread, melty vegan cheddar, and panini-pressed mushrooms seasoned to perfection, this recipe is a quick and satisfying meal. The garlic butter spread adds a savory depth of flavor, making each bite indulgent and delicious.
What is a toastie? A toastie is a type of sandwich that is cooked or toasted, typically in a sandwich press, panini press, or skillet. The bread is buttered or oiled, resulting in a crispy, golden exterior. The filling, often including cheese, is melted and warm, creating a gooey texture inside. Toasties are usually served hot and are particularly popular in the UK and Australia.
A sandwich generally refers to any food item where fillings, such as meats, cheeses, vegetables, or spreads, are placed between slices of bread. Sandwiches can be served cold (like a turkey sandwich) or warm (like a grilled cheese). Unlike a toastie, the bread in a cold sandwich remains untoasted and soft, while a warm sandwich may not always have a crispy exterior. So all toasties are sandwiches, but not all sandwiches are toasties. The defining feature of a toastie is its toasted, crisp exterior and warm, melted filling.
What sets this toastie apart is the balance of textures and flavors. The sourdough bread provides a crunchy exterior that contrasts beautifully with the gooey cheese and tender, earthy mushrooms. A sprinkle of Italian seasoning, black pepper, and pink salt elevates the taste, giving it a subtle, herby complexity. Whether it’s a cozy lunch or a late-night snack, this toastie is sure to hit the spot.
Best of all, this recipe is easy to prepare and entirely plant-based, so everyone can enjoy it. With a panini press to streamline the process, you can have this golden, cheesy delight ready in minutes. Serve it on its own or pair it with a warm bowl of soup for the ultimate comfort meal!
Why You’ll Love This Grilled Mushroom and Cheese Toastie
Perfectly Balanced Textures: With crispy sourdough bread, gooey vegan cheddar, and tender mushrooms, every bite offers a delightful contrast of crunch and creaminess, making it irresistibly satisfying.
Gourmet Twist on a Classic: This toastie combines the nostalgic comfort of grilled cheese with the earthy richness of panini-pressed mushrooms and a flavorful garlic butter spread, creating a simple yet elevated meal.
Substitutions
Vegan Butter: Melt Organics is my go-to for salted vegan butter sticks. You can swap in with your favorite brand of vegan butter.
Vegan Cheese: Choose your favorite brand of vegan cheddar cheese. I love Violife brand, so I used their shredded cheddar in this recipe. Not all vegan cheeses are nut-free and soy-free, so if you have any allergies just double check which brand avoids those allergens.
Sourdough: I made this recipe with a sourdough baguette, which made mini sandwiches (a yummy appetizer!) as well as with regular-sized sourdough bread. You don’t even have to use sourdough, but any thick bread will work great. Just check the ingredients, since some breads have milk and eggs in them and aren’t vegan.
Grilled Mushroom and Cheese Toastie Recipe Notes
- This toastie is the ultimate comfort snack with a bowl of tomato soup and a side of fresh salad (because, well … we all need our greens … not just cheese and more cheese, right?)
- These can be a delicious appetizer by using smaller sourdough baguette pieces instead of full-size ones!
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Vegan Grilled Sourdough Mushroom and Cheese Toastie
Equipment
- Panini Press
- Pastry Brush or butter knife
Ingredients
- 2 pieces sourdough bread
- 4 tbsp vegan cheddar cheese
- 2 medium mushrooms sliced and panini pressed
- black pepper as per taste
- pink salt as per taste
- Italian seasoning as per taste
- 1 tbsp vegan butter
- ½ tsp garlic paste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the butter and garlic paste.
- Using a pastry brush or a butter knife, lightly spread the mixture on both slices of bread.
- In a panini press, add the sliced mushrooms. Leave them for one cycle of the press (it should automatically turn off when an item inside it is done toasting). If you don’t have a panini press, use a regular skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Press the food down with a spatula for that toasted texture.
- Lay one slice of the sourdough on a plate. Evenly sprinkle the cheese over top, followed up salt, pepper and seasonings of choice (I used some italian seasoning). Place the toasted mushrooms on top, then add on the other slice of bread.
- Put the sandwich in the panini press for one cycle, until it is all stuck together and the cheese is fully melted. Enjoy!
