Open Faced Cheesesteak Sandwiches Recipes

OPEN-FACE PHILLY CHEESE STEAK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• For cheese sauce, in a small saucepan whisk together milk and flour to blend. Heat and stir over medium-high heat to bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened. Stir in cheese and 1/4 tsp. salt untl cheese is melted. Simmer about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce is velvety and thick. Remove from heat. Cover surface with foil to keep warm and to prevent a skin from forming on top.
• In a large nonstick skillet heat 1 Tbsp. of the oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle beef with 1/4 tsp. each salt and black pepper. Add to skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, just until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate; cover with foil to keep warm.
• In the same skillet cook onion and sweet peppers in 1 Tbsp. hot oil over medium-high heat for 12 to 14 minutes, until edges are browned and onion is tender. Season with 1/4 tsp. each salt and black pepper.
• Lightly toast split rolls. Evenly divide the onion-pepper mixture, meat, and cheese sauce among roll halves. TIP
• To make slicing the beef easier, freeze it for 45 to 60 minutes before slicing. Make it vegetarian
• Use 1 large sliced portobello mushroom per sandwich in place of the beef. Saute as directed for the beef. For big appetites
• Serve sandwiches with both roll bottoms and tops.
• Comfort Food Fix by Ellie Krieger (Wiley, 2011)

OPEN-FACED CHEESESTEAK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Spread roll halves with butter; sprinkle with garlic powder. Set aside., In a small skillet, saute the green pepper, onion, salt and pepper in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute beef and hot sauce in remaining oil until heated through. Spoon onto buns; top with pepper mixture and cheese., Place on a baking sheet. Broil 2-3 in. from the heat for 2-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.

CHOPPED POWER SALAD WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Add lettuce, spinach, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, onion and pepperoncini; toss to coat. Serve sprinkled with feta and sunflower seeds.

OPEN-FACED HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F.
• Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment paper
• Line sliced bread on the baking sheet. Place pieces of ham over each slice of bread and then top with cheese.
• Bake for 10-13 minutes, until cheese melts. Turn the oven to broil and keeping a close eye on the sandwiches, let them broil for 1-2 minutes until the cheese on top bubbles.
• Take out of the oven and serve warm.

OPEN-FACED NY STRIP "PHILLY CHEESE STEAKS"

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Slice the baguette into 1/4-inch thick rounds, drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet, and bake until crisp and lightly golden, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a rack and cool in a single layer.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and peppers and cook, stirring often, until onions are golden brown and peppers are tender.
• Season steak with salt and pepper. In another large skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook about 6 minutes per side, or until an instant-read meat thermometer registers 120 degrees F. Set aside to cool. Slice the steak "paper thin" (a slicer is great for this). Keep warm until ready to assemble.
• To assemble:
• Lay a slice of meat on each slice of baguette toast and top with 1 teaspoon of caramelized onions and peppers and a drizzle of the cheese sauce. Serve.
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• Cheese Sauce:
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon drained prepared horseradish
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Freshly ground white pepper
• Pinch freshly ground nutmeg
• 1 cup grated yellow Cheddar
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour with a wooden spoon and cook stirring constantly in a figure 8, until pale yellow, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk and bring to a boil. Add the Dijon, horseradish, salt, paprika, cayenne, white pepper, and nutmeg. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the cheeses. Set aside and keep warm.
• Yield: about 2 cups

AN OPEN-FACE STEAK SANDWICH ON GARLIC TOAST RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake on an upper rack for about 5 minutes, until lightly toasted. Rub with the garlic cloves. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 3 minutes, until translucent. Add the sirloin pieces and cook for about 7 minutes, until both the beef and onions are browned and the meat is cooked through. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the A.1. Remove from the heat. Place a slice of tomato on top of each ciabatta half. Top with the beef mixture and then the cheese. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted.