Mario's Italian Grilled Cheese

An American Classic...Italian Style

skill level

Easy

time

1-30min

servings

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.

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step 1

ingredients 1 bunch blanched broccoli rabe

instructions Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat and add the broccoli rabe to heat through.
step 2

ingredients 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

instructions 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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