Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
http://bit.ly/2Qtgm3Y The classic Italian sub is one of my favorite sandwiches, but a good one is huge and could probably use a little restraint when adapting it to grilled cheese form! It’s a rare day that I get to present a grilled cheese sandwich as a lighter option, but that’s definitely the case with these Italian Grilled Cheeses. Also, Italian subs are SO big that my kids are overwhelmed by them. So, by downsizing the layers a bit and making it into a gooey, crispy-on-the-outside grilled cheese, you kind of get the best of both worlds. For serving kids, I cut the sandwiches into wedges for even easier eating. WHAT KIND OF MEAT AND CHEESE GOES ON AN ITALIAN?A classic Italian sub has at least three kinds of cured meats in it. I like a mix of pepperoni, salami, and prosciutto—but there is no hard and fast rule here. If you want something spicy, add some soppressata. If you want something a little creamier, add a thin slice of mortadella! As far as cheese goes though, I’m a purist. Provolone only, please! It melts really well, has a nice mild flavor, and is just the perfect cheese to complement these cured meats. BREAD OPTIONS FOR GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHESThe bread I use for grilled cheeses depends on one thing: what I have in my pantry. Sure, there are some people that say you need to use fancy, crusty bread to make a good grilled cheese, but those people need to chill out. When I’m cooking for my family, I use pretty much any and all breads for this sandwich. On the particular day I served these, I made it with plain white sandwich bread, and you know what? It was delicious! MY FAVORITE METHOD FOR MAKING GRILLED CHEESEAs far as I know, there are three classic ways to make grilled cheese. I’ve used them all, and they all work.
Once your sandwiches are coated with butter on both sides, just cook them for three to four minutes per side until they are golden brown, and the cheese has melted! The DAD ADDOn a normal Italian sub, you will typically find a salty pickled veggie mix called giardiniera. I don’t really like to add this to the grilled cheese, because it makes it too watery, but I LOVE serving it on the side. Its acidic nature really cuts through the richness of the grilled cheese. The olives I use for this recipe, Castelvetrano, are one of my favorite olives for recipes like this, but also just for snacking. They are buttery and creamy and have less bite than, say, Kalamatas. If you can’t find them, then you can substitute standard green pimento olives without too much worry. REPORT CARDThese grilled cheeses were a complete switcheroo in my house. Normally, my four-year-old is the good eater, and I struggle to put calories in my two-year-old. But in this case, the younger one loved this sandwich and ate many big bites on her own. Good for her!Meanwhile, her older brother revolted against the idea of all these things in one sandwich. He insisted that I deconstruct it on his plate so he could eat all the pieces separately. Then he wanted buttered bread. Basically, he ate all the elements, just in an annoying four-year old method. Except the provolone. He didn’t touch the cheese, because he insists that he doesn’t like cheese, which calls into question our entire relationship! GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES ARE THE BEST! HERE ARE 5 MORE TO TRY!This post may contain links to Amazon or other partners; your purchases via these links can benefit Simply Recipes. Read more about our affiliate linking policy. Recipes via Simply Recipes http://bit.ly/2F9fkDA May 29, 2019 at 09:03AM
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