Grilled Tomato And Mozzarella Sandwiches 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.

GRILLED TOMATO-AND-MOZZARELLA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Using a 2- or 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter (depending on size of tomatoes), cut out bread and mozzarella.
• Season tomatoes with salt and pepper. Sandwich 1 tomato slice and 1 mozzarella slice between 2 slices of bread. Repeat with remaining tomatoes, mozzarella, and bread to make 16 sandwiches.
• Preheat a grill to medium, or heat a grill pan over medium heat. Brush outsides of bread with butter. Grill sandwiches until golden brown and mozzarella is soft but not completely melted, about 5 minutes per side.

GRILLED TOMATOES WITH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• On a hot pan grill or BBQ, place thick slices of Tomato, grill on both sides, remove to a clean plate and immediately top each slice with a slice of Fresh Mozzarella, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with fresh chopped Basil, Oregano and Salt. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

BASIL, TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SANDWICH

Steps:

• Slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise. Layer the basil, tomato slices, and mozzarella cheese between the two halves of bread. Cut into four sandwiches.
• In a small dish, stir together the balsamic vinegar and red pepper flakes. Use as a dipping sauce.

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH MOZZARELLA, TOMATO AND BASIL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk 1/4 cup of the olive oil with the lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme, garlic and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper. Spoon 1» tablespoons of the mixture into a medium bowl, add the tomatoes and turn to coat. Add the chicken to the large bowl and turn to coat. Let the tomatoes and chicken stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Light a grill. Brush the rolls with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and grill over high heat until golden. Add the chicken to the grill, season with salt and pepper and grill over high heat, turning once, until cooked through and lightly charred, about 6 minutes. Place the chicken on the rolls and top with the mozzarella, tomato and basil. Spoon any tomato juices on the top half of the bun, close the sandwiches and serve.

MOZZARELLA GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Assemble sandwich by smearing insides of bread slices with pesto. Arrange a layer of sliced tomato and season with a few turns of fresh pepper. Layer the mozzarella slices over the top and then place another piece of bread on top to make the sandwich. Drizzle olive oil over skillet's surface and place sandwiches on the hot skillet or panini press. If using a skillet, place another heavy skillet over the top to form a "press". Turn after 2 to 3 minutes and replace weight. The sandwich is ready when golden brown and mozzarella has melted around the edges.
• Toast pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Combine pesto ingredients in a food processor and pulse until well combined but still rough-textured. If you have a panini press, turn it on to warm up; otherwise, set a cast iron skillet over medium heat.

GRILLED MOZZARELLA TOMATO AND BASIL SANDWICH

Steps:

• Thinly slice mozzarella. Pit, peel and thinly slice avocado. Spread mustard on bread slices. Top 2 slices of bread with mozzarella, avocado and turkey. Season turkey with salt and pepper and top with remaining 2 bread slices. Butter tops of sandwiches. Heat a heavy skillet over moderate heat till warm but not smoking and Add in sandwiches, buttered side down. Cook till bread is crisp, about 1 1/2 min, turn and butter tops of sandwiches. Cook till cheese is melted, about 1 1/2 min. - From Gourmet magazine (Gourmet is a Conde Nast publication; Conde Nast is owned by Advance Publications, that also owns The Oregonian.)

AIR FRYER GRILLED CHEESE: TOMATO BASIL MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Cut the flatbread in half. Spray the outer sides lightly with oil spray or brush with olive oil.
• Drizzle one or both sides the inner bread with balsamic if using. Layer with mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, basil leaves, and the remaining mozzarella cheese. Put the other slice on top.
• Place in the air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 400 degrees and the timer for 6 minutes. Flip at the halfway mark, carefully using a spatula and tongs. Flip with the spatula while holding together with the tongs.
• When the time is up, check the sandwich and add an additional minute or two if you'd like it more golden brown.

GRILLED MOZZARELLA SANDWICHES WITH TOMATO AND BASIL TORTELLINI SOUP

Steps:

• Prepare tortellini according to package directions.
• Heat soup in a large saucepan and add cooked tortellini, half-and-half and pesto.
• Simmer on low 5-10 minutes while you prepare sandwiches.
• Spread butter on both sides of bread slices.
• Place two slices of mozzarella and a couple tomato slices on one slice of bread and top with another slice of bread.
• Place sandwich in a skillet over medium high heat and brown each side until golden and cheese in center has melted.