Recipe: Cheese BBQ Mushroom Melt

Open melts are the trend right now-you see them everywhere. And for good reason: they’re like hip, upgraded grilled cheeses, and everyone loves melted cheese. Warm, cheesy, bold and incredibly satisfying. This melt on rustic baguette combines melted cheddar with Smoky Caramelized Fable mushroom chunks: shiitake coated in a deep BBQ caramel with rich umami. Thin slices of dill pickle and the original Ballymaloe tomato relish complete the dish. This is the kind of plate guests take photos of. And because it’s vegetarian, it’s a true crowd-pleaser on any menu.

Open Melt Sandwich with BBQ Fable Mushroom 

Bekijk hieronder stap-voor-stap de bereiding:

1. Cook the shiitake: Cook the shiitake without oil on a hot griddle until firm and all moisture has evaporated.

2. Season: Season to taste with spices.

3. Caramelise: Add Tomato Relish and Hickory BBQ Sauce and allow to lightly caramelise until a sticky BBQ glaze forms.

4. Hold warm: Keep the Fable mushroom chunks warm in the bain-marie.

To order:

1. Toast the baguette: Toast one side of the baguette on the griddle for an open melt.

2. Melt the cheddar: Top with Cheddar and allow it to fully melt.

3. Add the filling: Spoon a generous portion of Fable mushroom chunks on top.

4. Finish: Add thin slices of dill pickles or serve them on the side.

5. Serve: Serve with Tomato Relish on the side.

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A modern open melt packed with umami, cheddar, acidity and crunch. Fully plant-forward, fully streetfood and fully foodservice-proof. This is exactly the direction lunch menus across Europe are heading.

Hoe bereid je shiitake mushroom chunks in de mise-en-place?

For this melt, we use Fable shiitake chunks-and they’re outstanding. By cooking Fable on a dry griddle or pan, the Maillard reaction brings out maximum flavour. Don’t worry about burning them—they’re mushrooms, they can handle the heat. This technique creates that satisfying, meaty texture. After seasoning, keep the chunks warm in the bain-marie. This keeps the texture stable during service and allows you to finish multiple melts stress-free. An ideal mushroom-based meat alternative for foodservice kitchens that need to combine speed with quality.

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