Indulge in a symphony of flavors with Bada Bing! Betty's Tuscan Portobello Melt Grilled Cheese, a culinary masterpiece that elevates the classic grilled cheese to new heights. This delectable sandwich features tender portobello mushrooms sautéed in a flavorful blend of aromatic herbs and spices, nestled between slices of melty provolone and creamy fontina cheese, all sandwiched between two slices of crusty sourdough bread that’s grilled to perfection. Accompany this delightful creation with a zingy and refreshing Arugula Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette and a side of crispy Sweet Potato Fries, expertly seasoned with a tantalizing blend of herbs and spices, for a complete and satisfying meal.
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BADA BING BETTY'S TUSCAN PORTOBELLO MELT (GRILLED CHEESE)
Also known as Tuscan Portobello Melt.This winning recipe (combined with Recipe #193721) was Betty Fraser's entry for the Top Chef episode where the competitors had to present a "comfort food". The soup and sandwich combo will become a featured item on TGI Friday's menu. The judges raved about then and I know why. Delicious!
Provided by SharleneW
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium skillet, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil and red onion. Cook over medium heat until onions are beginning to soften. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a roasting dish.
- In the same skillet, combine tomatoes and balsamic vinegar. Cook over medium heat until the tomatoes are beginning to soften. Transfer to roasting dish with onions.
- In a medium bowl, gently toss Portobello mushrooms with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Transfer to roasting dish with other ingredients. Add white wine.
- Place roasting dish in oven and bake for 20-30 minutes. Remove from oven and let mixture cool to room temperature.
- In a small saucepan, combine butter and thyme springs. Cook over low heat until butter is melted. Remove from heat and discard thyme.
- Brush one side of each slice of bread with butter. Place slices buttered side down on a clean surface. Top half of the slices with 1/4 cup provolone cheese and 1/4 cup Monterey jack cheese. Top cheese with mushroom mixture, dividing evenly between the slices. Top with remaining bread slices.
- Heat a griddle (or frying pan) to medium high heat. Place sandwiches on griddle to brown. Flip after 2 minutes to brown other side and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- To serve: Cut in half and serve with a cup of soup.
BADA-BING BUFFALO WINGS
A fiery-hot buffalo wing I used to prepare when I was a private chef for some aristocrats in New York City. Simple to make and amazingly effective.
Provided by Power Chef Simmer a
Categories Chicken
Time 18m
Yield 30-45 wings, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients in a small cooking pot. Heat on low / low-medium and stir until brown sugar and butter melt together and all ingredients are blended smooth. Continue to keep warm.
- Take 12 fresh chicken wing pieces (or frozen) and drop into fryer that has been preheated to 350 degrees. Cook for 9-12 minutes until crispy and golden brown. (NOTE: may cook faster with fresh chicken).
- Take large Tupperware container with lid and place chicken wings into container. Pour some sauce into bowl, cover and shake. Repeat until sauce is gone. Serve with celery and either blue-cheese or ranch. Guaranteed to make your friends sweat as well as beg for more. Great if served with beer. (I like Heineken) Supply the ladies with extra beer. Trust me, its way more effective -- .
TUSCAN PORTABELLA MELT
"Top Chef", winner's dish to be added to T.G.I Friday's menu. The popular franchise will soon be serving a portobello mushroom sandwich, a "kicked-up" version of one of Betty Fraser's childhood favorites(grilled cheese sandwich). Contestant Betty Fraser, Bada Bing Betty, shared her winning recipe on the Today show. The "winning sandwich" was served with a Smokin'Fire Roasted Pepper Soup #193721 by Sharlene-W, a lovely and satisfying meal.
Provided by Manami
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- TO MAKE (MAKE 1st) THE ONION & TOMATO MIX:.
- On a cutting board, cut the onion crosswise in half.
- Cut the grape tomatoes in half lengthwise.
- Heat oil in a sauté pan; add the onions and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until the tomatoes are tender.
- Transfer to a bowl, and thouroughly cool, prior to refrigerating. (If making it earlier in the day).
- TO MAKE (MAKE 2nd)GRILLED PORTOBELLOS:.
- Season grill side or marinated mushrooms with salt & pepper blend.
- Place mushrooms(cap up/veil down)on a clean, hot section of broiler and cook for 1.5 minutes.
- Flip, season and cook for an additional 1.5 minutes.(Just make sure they are cooked but not rubbery).
- Transfer to a paper-toweled plate in a single layer.
- Thoroughly cool before refrigerating (If making earlier in the day).
- TO MAKE THE TUSCAN PORTOBELLO MELT:.
- Place tomato onion mix and sliced mushrooms next to each other on microwaveable plate and heat for 20-30 seconds. (If they have been cooled in the refrigerator - as if made earlier in the day).
- Build sandwich on first slice of bread in this order: provolone cheese, warmed tomato & onion mix and Portobello mushrooms, top with shingled Monterey Jack Cheese and second slice of bread.
- Heat sauté pan over medium heat.
- Evenly brush the top of sandwich with garlic oil.
- Flip and place sandwich into sauté pan oil side down.
- Brush second slice of bread with garlic oil.
- Cover pan and cook sandwich until golden brown, do not burn.
- Flip sandwich and press down lightly with metal spatula.
- Cover and continue to cook until golden brown.
- Slice sandwich diagonally in half.
- Serve with fire roasted pepper soup and sprinkle (all) with chopped parsley.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.1, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 4.7, Sodium 56.3, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 6.1, Protein 4.8
Tips:
- To ensure even cooking, slice the portobello mushrooms uniformly. Larger mushrooms may require additional cooking time.
- For a more flavorful sandwich, roast the portobello mushrooms in advance. This can be done in the oven or on the grill.
- To achieve a gooey, melted cheese, use a combination of shredded and sliced cheese. The shredded cheese will melt smoothly, while the sliced cheese will provide pockets of melted goodness.
- If you don't have a panini press, you can grill the sandwich in a skillet over medium heat. Just be sure to press down on the sandwich with a spatula to ensure even cooking.
- Serve the sandwich immediately with your favorite sides. Some good options include a side salad, chips, or soup.
Conclusion:
Bada Bing Betty's Tuscan Portobello Melt Grilled Cheese is a delicious and satisfying sandwich that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With its flavorful combination of roasted portobello mushrooms, melted cheese, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes, this sandwich is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a grilled cheese sandwich with a twist, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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