Grilled Taleggio Sandwich With Tomato And Basil Recipes

BASIL-TOMATO GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• On four slices of bread, layer mozzarella cheese and tomatoes; sprinkle with the basil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Top with remaining bread. , In a small bowl, combine the oil, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder; brush over the outsides of each sandwich. , In a skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted.

THREE-CHEESE AND BASIL GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat a cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Spread 1/2 teaspoon mayonnaise on each slice of bread. Place bread slices mayo-side down in the hot skillet. Place jalapeno Jack cheese on 1 slice of bread, and top with tomato slices. Place mozzarella cheese on the other slice, top with basil, then top with Cheddar cheese. Cook until bread turns golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully invert the piece with the tomato onto the piece with the basil.

GRILLED TALEGGIO SANDWICH WITH APRICOTS AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Place apricots in small saucepan and add water just to cover. Bring to full boil and immediately remove from heat. Mix in capers, mustard and olive oil. Pulse in blender to chunky consistency; set aside.
• Spread one side of each bread slice evenly (to the edges) with 1/2 tablespoon butter. With buttered sides down, top four slices with 2 tablespoons of apricot mixture, handful of arugula and equal portions of cheese. Top with remaining slices, buttered side up.
• Place large skillet over high heat, and melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Reduce heat to low and add sandwiches. Cook until browned and crisp on both sides, about 2 minutes a side. Transfer to a platter lined with paper towels, and sprinkle each with a pinch of fleur de sel. Cut in half and serve.

FRESH TOMATO, BASIL GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Mix oil and dried herbs and spread on 1 side of both slices of bread.
• Preheat non stick pan to medium heat.
• Seasoned side down add slice of cheese, tomato, fresh ground pepper, basil and other slice of cheese topping with second slice of bread seasoned side up.
• Place in pan with a weight on it and cook for 1 minute till browned flip and cook for an other minute till cheese is melted.

TOMATO-BASIL GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Layer the cheese, basil and tomatoes on four bread slices. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper. Top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter., Cook in a preheated panini maker or indoor electric grill until bread is browned and cheese is melted.

GRILLED TALEGGIO SANDWICH WITH TOMATO AND BASIL

Steps:

• Arrange bread in a single layer on a clean work surface. Stir together butter and mayonnaise. Spread mixture evenly onto one side of every slice (1 scant tablespoon per slice).
• Heat a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium. Flip over 4 slices on work surface (so they're plain-side up); divide Taleggio among them. Top each with a tomato slice; season generously with salt and pepper. Place 2 basil leaves on top of each. Carefully sandwich together.
• Place sandwiches in skillet (in two batches, if needed). Reduce heat to medium-low; gently top sandwiches with a lid slightly smaller than skillet for even cooking. Cook, flipping once halfway through, until crisp and golden on both sides and cheese is melted, 7 to 9 minutes. Serve immediately.