Mario's Italian Grilled Cheese
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An American Classic...Italian Style
skill level
Easy
time
1-30min
servings
5
cost
$
Contributed by : Mario Batali
Mario and Michael showed their skills in this grilled cheese cooking challenge. If you like Italian meat and cheeses this sandwich will hit the spot.
things you'll need.
ingredients
- 1 bunch blanched broccoli rabe
- 1 loaf peasant or rustic Italian bread sliced into 10 pieces
- ¼ pound sliced fennel salami
- ¼ pound prosciutto thinly sliced
- ½ pound fontina grated
- ½ pound robiola or other soft cheese (brie or camembert)
- 1 cup Mayonnaise or aioli
- 1 cup store-bought tapenade
- 1 cup pickled jalapenos
- salt and pepper to taste
- 5 tablespoons butter
kitchenware
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Bread Knife
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Chef's Knife
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Measuring Cup (set)
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Skillet
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step 1ingredients 1 bunch blanched broccoli rabeinstructions Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat and add the broccoli rabe to heat through.
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step 2ingredients 1 loaf peasant or rustic Italian bread sliced into 10 pieces
¼ pound sliced fennel salami
¼ pound prosciutto thinly sliced
½ pound fontina grated
½ pound robiola or other soft cheese (brie or camembert)
1 cup Mayonnaise or aioli
1 cup store-bought tapenade
1 cup pickled jalapenos
salt and pepper to taste
5 tablespoons butterinstructions To assemble the sandwiches, lay out 5 slices and top with the meats and cheeses, the tapenade, aioli, jalapenos, and season with salt and pepper and add the warmed broccoli rabe. Place the top slice on the sandwich and spread with butter. Add the sandwich to the skillet and cook until the cheese is melted and sandwich is hot throughout. 3 minutes per side.
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