Swiss Mushroom Turkey Melts
Speaking of Pocahontas…
The first time I heard my kids singing the “Savages” song, I thought they were singing, “Sandwiches! Sandwiches!” Now it’s a running joke in our family. Whenever the song comes on during the movie I start singing, “Sandwiches! Sandwiches!” very loudly.
Then I hear, “NO, MOM! IT’S SAVAGES!”
I think I’m hilarious. My kids think I’m annoying.
I think there should be a song about sandwiches. And caramelized onions. Seriously, why don’t people (other than Weird Al and Sesame Street) write songs about food?
I should really write a song about my conversion to mushrooms. It’s been a slow process. Raw ones still give me the willies, but when you cook them up with butter and onions something magical happens. Especially when you put it on a sandwich. Or a burger. This mushroom-onion mixture was originally part of a Swiss Mushroom Burger recipe I tried out of the Food Network Magazine from last month.
One of the best burgers I ever had. I made a turkey sandwich the next day out of the leftover mushroom-onion mixture and decided that was the bomb.
So we had it again for lunch the day after that. The mushroom-onion mixture comes together really quick and tastes like it’s been cooking for.ev.er.
A sturdy, whole-grain bread is nice, especially if you’re going the open-face route. I tweaked the Soft Whole Wheat Sandwich recipe from Healthy Bread in 5 Minutes a Day to make it 100% whole wheat. It’s one of my favorite recipes from that book. The bread comes out lighter and less dense than some of the others.
I really like hot, open-face “SANDWICHES! SANDWICHES!”
Sorry I have a hard time saying that word without breaking out into song now.
Swiss Mushroom Turkey Melts
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
2 T butter
1 medium onion, peeled, halved, and sliced thinly
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 T Worcestershire sauce
4 slices whole-grain bread
honey mustard (or another type of sweet mustard), (optional)
8 slices of deli turkey
4 slices of Swiss cheeseDirections:
Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes or until onion is soft and turns translucent. Add mushrooms to skillet and continue cooking for 5 minutes or so until the mixture is completely cooked through and the vegetables begin to brown slightly. Stir in Worcestershire and a pinch of salt and pepper, to taste. Cook another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. TIP: This can be done a day or two ahead.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Toast bread either in the toaster or on a sheet pan in the oven. Smear mustard on one side of each slice. Place slices, mustard-side up, on the baking sheet. Top each slice with 2 slices of turkey, 1/4 of the mushroom-onion mixture, and a slice of cheese. Bake in the oven for 5-8 minutes or until filling is heated through and cheese is completely melted.
Nat's Note:
1. I used baby bella mushrooms and peppered turkey in our sandwiches.from Perry's Plate
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Bev Weidner — January 16, 2012 @ 4:41 am
OH YEAH YOU DID.
looks. like. a. dream.
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Megan Pence — January 16, 2012 @ 6:56 am
Oh how positively cozy! I could go for one of these, even at 7am. It’s snowing here in Seattle – so cozy, warm foods are allowed no matter what time of day!
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Natalie replied: — January 16th, 2012 @ 8:54 am
It snowed here, too! (And stuck to the ground for the first time this season!) I’m all about cozy food today :)
Gwen @SimplyHealthyFamily — January 16, 2012 @ 7:51 am
Onions and mushroom oh my! I will bookmark this baby to make next week for sure. My kids think I’m annoying too. I thought I had a few more years before that happened……. ;)
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Katie {Epicurean Mom Blog} — January 16, 2012 @ 8:32 am
I’m so drooling!! These looks soooo good!
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Cookbook Queen — January 16, 2012 @ 8:41 am
Oh I’d give anything to have one of these for lunch today..will you fly down to Arkansas and make me one? I”ll pay you in cupcakes!!
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Natalie replied: — January 16th, 2012 @ 8:54 am
If only the airlines could be paid in cupcakes, too!! (Wouldn’t that be nice….)
Heidi @ Food Doodles — January 16, 2012 @ 8:43 am
That looks amazing! I can totally see myself making these. That first picture looks delicious :D But really I can’t resist the cheese on top of the sandwiches – yummy!
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Tina @ mylifeasamrs — January 16, 2012 @ 9:15 am
YUM i love the mushroom, onion, swiss combo!!! Just had an omelet with that in it this weekend ;)
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Joanne — January 16, 2012 @ 10:36 am
I sing about food all the time! In the quiet sanctity of my kitchen or the shower. Not meant for anyone else’s ears. Ever. :P
I’m slowly but surely learning to like mushrooms also, so long as they are well mixed with other ingredients. And especially if they are covered in cheese. Mmmm good.
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Nicole, RD — January 16, 2012 @ 10:54 am
That looks heavenly! I would eat the mushrooms and onions as is, too! Mmmm!
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jennifurla — January 16, 2012 @ 11:54 am
What a simple thing to add to make and sandwich kick butt
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Jessica @ How Sweet — January 16, 2012 @ 1:04 pm
This meal looks INCREDIBLE!
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Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) — January 16, 2012 @ 5:46 pm
Mmmm, I think I just found a new dinner idea for this week!!! I was looking for something easy, and this is perfect!
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Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray — January 17, 2012 @ 6:20 am
Looks fantastic! I could probably eat this every day :)
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Elizabeth @ Chronic Venture — January 17, 2012 @ 11:35 am
can i have second lunch with these please?!
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DessertForTwo — January 17, 2012 @ 12:32 pm
Oh my gosh, you’re eating food again. I’m so happy!
How’s the little pea coming along? :)
P.S. I’m so loving commenting on your site now–so easy!
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Natalie replied: — January 17th, 2012 @ 3:18 pm
I KNOW! I’m so happy about that. Getting my appetite back was the best Christmas present ever. :) The pea’s coming along nicely. I started feeling kicks around Christmastime, too, so I guess THAT should be the best present ever, right? I’ve got an ultrasound in the morning, so we’ll know more tomorrow.
I’m loving the commenting, too!
Lauren — January 18, 2012 @ 1:39 pm
I’m making these for dinner tonight. Seriously.Amazing.
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MegSmith @ Cooking.In.College — January 20, 2012 @ 10:06 pm
HAHAH I think you are hilarious :-)
That is too funny. Now I have the “savages” song stuck in my head…
This looks so tasty and easy! Your pictures are gorgeous.
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Deborah — January 20, 2012 @ 10:29 pm
You put those onions on anything and I’ll eat it! Yum!
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Eliana — January 26, 2012 @ 11:15 am
Oh man – this is one sinfully delicious lookin sandwich!!!!
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Kathryn — February 7, 2012 @ 8:05 pm
Oh, you’re killing me, Nat! My fam hates mushrooms, but I could probably finish the whole pan myself anyway… except I’m on the diet right now, blah! I’m going to dream of that sandwich tonight.
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Kathryn — February 7, 2012 @ 8:06 pm
oh, also, I want your whole wheat bread recipe. I’m thinking it would be nice to make my own 1) cuz it’s sooo good and 2) because it’s cheaper than store-bought.
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OrGreenic — August 15, 2012 @ 10:51 am
These pictures are phenomenal and this recipe sounds even better.Great post.
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