Open Faced Dried Fig And Melted Cheese Sandwiches Recipes

VEGETARIAN OPEN FACED SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven broiler.
• Spread one side of each bread slice with equal amounts pesto sauce. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet, pesto side up. Layer each slice with eggplant, red bell pepper, red onion, tomatoes, mushrooms, and cheese. Crush garlic on top of cheese, and season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
• Broil 5 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

FIG, CARAMELIZED ONION AND GOAT CHEESE PANINI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add onions, sugar and salt; cook and stir until softened, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, place figs, water and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until liquid is almost evaporated, about 20 minutes., Preheat panini maker or indoor electric grill. Layer 6 slices of bread with Asiago cheese, prosciutto, goat cheese, caramelized onions and figs; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with remaining butter., Cook sandwiches, covered, until bread is browned and cheese is melted, 4-5 minutes. If desired, drizzle with balsamic glaze.

OPEN-FACED GRILLED CHEESE WITH APPLE AND BACON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 4 slices bacon on a rimmed baking sheet (lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup); bake until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels; tear each slice into quarters.
• Place 4 thick slices whole-wheat sandwich bread on clean baking sheet. Top with sliced cheddar cheese, red apple, quartered, cored, and sliced crosswise, and bacon. Bake until cheese has melted, 10 to 12 minutes.

OPEN-FACED DRIED FIG AND MELTED CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine the figs and 1 cup water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
• Cook, covered, over low heat for about 20-25 minutes or until almost all of the water has been absorbed; cool slightly.
• Transfer the figs to the container of a food processor; process until chunky smooth.
• Transfer the "jam" to a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid, and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Preheat the broiler.
• Lightly toast the bread on both sides.
• Spread one side of the bread with a thick layer of the fig jam.
• Use a sharp knife or a cheese plane to cut off thick slivers of cheese, and lay them on top of the jam.
• Place the sandwiches on a pan and heat under the broiler until the cheese is soft and bubbly (about 1-2 minutes).
• Cut into pieces and serve immediately.

OPEN-FACED STEAK SANDWICH

Steps:

• Combine the oregano, granulated garlic, kosher salt, parsley, basil, and vegetable oil together in a bowl. Add the rib eye to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 12 to 18 hours.
• Remove the rib eye from the marinade and cook in a large skillet, over medium-high heat, to preferred doneness.
• Butter and toast the bread slices and build sandwiches with the meat, red and green bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, and provolone cheese.

OPEN-FACED TOMATO GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high. Combine the olive oil, oregano, red pepper flakes and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Brush the cut sides of the baguette with some of the flavored oil. Grill cut-side down until toasted, about 4 minutes.
• Rub the grilled sides of the baguette with the garlic. Top with the tomato slices, season with salt and cover with the provolone. Grill, covered, until the cheese melts, 3 to 5 minutes. Drizzle with the remaining flavored oil and season with salt. Cut into pieces.