Ingredients
3tbspbutter
½lbmushrooms
¼tspsalt
tspfresh ground black pepper
4tspfresh sage,chopped
8slicescountry style bread,(from a large round loaf)
½lbfontina
Preparation
In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter over moderate heat.
Add the mushrooms, salt, pepper, and dried sage, if using, and cook, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
Stir in the fresh sage, if using.
Put the mushrooms in a bowl and wipe out the pan.
Using a pastry brush, coat 1 side of 4 slices of the bread with half of the melted butter.
Put them, buttered-side down, on a work surface.
Top the bread with the cheese and then the mushrooms.
Cover with the remaining 4 slices of bread, and brush the tops with the remaining melted butter.
Heat the frying pan over moderately low heat.
Add the sandwiches and cook, turning once, for about 2 minutes per side until golden.
