Tuscan Grilled Cheese Recipes

ITALIAN GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat griddle to medium.
• In a food processor pulse chop the salad and olives into a fine relish. Spread 4 slices of bread with relish and top each with 2 slices cheese and 4 more slices of bread. Butter the outside of the sammies with softened butter and grill until golden on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes total. Cut and serve.

ITALIAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat your oven's broiler.
• Place 6 slices of bread onto a baking sheet. Spread a small handful of the mozzarella cheese over each slice. Top with the remaining 6 slices of bread. Mix together the butter and garlic powder, brush some over the tops of the sandwiches, or spread with the back of a tablespoon. Sprinkle with dried oregano.
• Place baking sheet under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown. Remove pan from oven, flip sandwiches, and brush the other sides with butter, and sprinkle with oregano. Return to the broiler, and cook until golden, about 2 minutes.
• Cut sandwiches in half diagonally, and serve immediately with vodka sauce on the side for dipping.

ITALIAN GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Cut a 3-in. pocket in each slice of bread; place a slice of cheese in each pocket. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, Italian seasoning and garlic salt. Soak bread for 2 minutes on each side. Coat with bread crumbs. , Cook on a hot greased griddle until golden brown on both side and cooked through.

TUSCAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• 1. Sprinkle bacon slices on both sides with the herbs and place in a preheated non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry until crispy. Remove to paper towels to drain.
• 2. Whisk egg and water together in a small bowl and stir in the capers.
• 3. In a separate bowl, combine flour and cornmeal. Drain the capers, add to flour mixture and toss to coat. Heat 1/2 inch of oil over medium-high heat in a small saucepan.
• 4. When the oil begins to shimmer, carefully add the capers (shake off excess flour) and fry until golden - about 3-4 minutes, remove to paper towels to drain.
• 5. Pour marinara sauce in saucepan over medium heat. Add Parmesan cheese, stir and continue to cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is heated through. Remove from heat and set aside.
• 6. To make the herb butter, combine the rosemary, lemon juice, salt, and melted butter in a small bowl and whisk together.
• 7. To finish the sandwiches, preheat the broiler and place a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat.
• 8. Brush one side of each of the bread slices with the herb butter mixture. Place slices butter-side down in the skillet and coat with a portion of the marinara sauce, and then one slice each of the fontina and provolone.
• 9. When the bread is golden brown and crispy, move the slices to a baking sheet and place under the broiler. Cook until the cheese is melted and beginning to bubble. Remove from the oven and evenly add to each bottom slice, two slices bacon and half of the capers. Add the top bread slices cheese side down, slice, serve and enjoy!.

ITALIAN GRILLED CHEESE-N-TOMATO

Steps:

• Heat a grill pan over medium low to medium heat. Heat oil and garlic in a small pot over low heat. Brush 4 slices of the bread with garlic oil on 1 side. Place garlic oil side down on the grill. Top with sliced cheese, tomato and basil. Place another slice of bread on top of each sandwich. Brush sandwiches with garlic oil. Press sandwiches with heavy skillet or a brick covered with tin foil. Toast sandwiches on both sides to melt cheese.

GRILLED TUSCAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
• Add the chopped rosemary, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a large resealable plastic bag.
• Using kitchen shears, cut down both sides of the chicken's backbone and remove the backbone.
• Oil the grill grates, remove the chicken from the marinade and place the chickens skin-side down on the hot grill rack.
• Place 2 foil-covered bricks on top of the chicken to weigh it down. Grill 20 minutes, then remove the bricks and flip. Continue cooking for 15 to 20 minutes longer, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before carving.
• Serve the chicken on a bed of arugula with lemon slices.

GRILLED TUSCAN STEAK WITH FRIED EGG AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Season the steaks with salt and pepper. Sprinkle both sides of each steak with the herbs de Provence. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Grill for about 6 to 8 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove the steaks from the heat and allow to rest.
• Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Crack the eggs directly into the pan, seasoning quickly with salt and pepper. Cook until egg whites are set, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• To serve: Place the steaks on 4 serving plates. Carefully place the eggs on top of each steak. Sprinkle with the crumbled goat cheese. Garnish with the chopped parsley and serve.

GRANDMA'S ITALIAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Whisk eggs, milk, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl.
• Place each American cheese slice between two pieces of bread to assemble 6 sandwiches.
• Dip both sides of each sandwich in egg mixture.
• Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
• Place dipped sandwiches in the hot frying pan; cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes per side.