**Grilled Fontina Mushroom and Arugula Sandwiches: A Symphony of Flavors for Your Taste Buds**
Prepare to embark on a culinary journey with the Grilled Fontina Mushroom and Arugula Sandwiches, where a harmonious blend of flavors and textures awaits your palate. This delectable sandwich features tender, juicy mushrooms sautéed in a fragrant combination of garlic, thyme, and balsamic vinegar, creating a savory and earthy foundation. Succulent slices of ripe tomatoes and crisp arugula add a refreshing contrast, while creamy, melted Fontina cheese brings it all together, enveloping the sandwich in a blanket of rich, nutty goodness. Served on toasted bread that perfectly complements the filling, this sandwich promises an explosion of flavors in every bite.
GRILLED FILET STEAK AND ARUGULA
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare a charcoal grill with hot coals or turn a gas grill to medium-high heat.
- Meanwhile, pat dry the filets mignons with paper towels. Brush the filets lightly all over with the oil. Combine the fleur de sel and cracked pepper on a plate and roll the filets on all sides in the mixture, pressing lightly to help the salt and pepper adhere. The steaks should be evenly coated with the fleur de sel and cracked pepper.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
- When the grill is ready, place the steaks on the grill. Cook them for 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until the centers of the steaks register 125 degrees on an instant-read -thermometer. Remove to a plate, cover tightly with foil, and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing thickly.
- Toss the arugula in a large bowl with enough of the dressing to moisten; divide among 4 plates. Place a steak on top of each salad. Shave the Parmesan onto each steak with a vegetable peeler, sprinkle with salt, and serve hot.
GRILLED FONTINA CHEESE SANDWICH WITH MUSHROOMS AND DIJON
The mushrooms and tangy Dijon mustard make this a top notch sandwich! Creamy Fontina cheese is just right, but you can use Gruyere or omit the cheese altogether! Sourdough or a nutty cracked wheat bread is a good choice for the bread. For a light supper, serve with a green salad, and add a cup of soup if you like. Adapted from Fields of Greens cookbook.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 2 sandwiches, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 1/2 tbls. of the olive oil in a medium saute pan, add the onion and a sprinkling of salt and pepper. Saute over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until soft. Move the onion to a bowl.
- Heat the remaining oil in the pan; add the mushrooms, 1/4 teaspoons salt, and a few grinds of pepper.
- Sear the mushrooms over high heat until golden and a little crisp around the edges, adding a little more water to the pan as they finish cooking, to loosen the yummy pan juices( adding a little sherry or wine instead would add to the flavor). Add the mushrooms to the onions and toss together with the parsley.
- Put the sliced bread on a cutting board(or other work surface) and brush each slice lightly with the mustard. Pile the mushrooms and onions on two of the slices, using the palm of your hand to press them onto the bread, then sprinkle on the cheese. Press the other two slices on top, then brush or spread the top with butter.
- Place the sandwiches buttered side down in a heated skillet or on a griddle, then brush or spread the top side with the butter.
- Cover and cook over medium heat until golden, aobut 4-5 minutes, then turn over and cook the other side. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
GRILLED FONTINA WITH ARTICHOKES AND MUSHROOMS
Time 25m
Yield Makes 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat, then sauté mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until tender and starting to brown, about 4 minutes. Add artichoke hearts and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Brush 1 side of bread slices with remaining tablespoon olive oil. Turn over 4 slices, then divide mushroom mixture and cheese among them. Top with remaining slices, oiled sides up.
- Heat a dry 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot, then cook sandwiches, pressing occasionally and turning over once, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes total.
ROASTED MUSHROOM AND GRUYèRE SANDWICH
For this sandwich, you can also pan-fry the mushrooms, which give this sandwich a somewhat meaty quality. But in this case I used the toaster oven to roast the mushrooms. You'll need only half of the roasted mushrooms for 1 sandwich but you'll find a good use for the rest of them, I'm sure.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch
Time 30m
Yield Serves 1
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven or toaster oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Toss mushrooms with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and thyme leaves and spread in an even layer on the baking sheet. Place in oven and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, or until mushrooms are bubbling and moist. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
- If desired, rub one side of each slice of bread with the cut clove of garlic.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the cheese over 1 of the slices (on the side you rubbed with garlic). Top with half the mushrooms (use the other half for another sandwich or another recipe). Sprinkle chives over the mushrooms and top with a handful of arugula and remaining cheese. Top with remaining slice of bread (garlic-rubbed side down) and press down firmly. Drizzle remaining olive oil over top slice.
- Toast in toaster oven 3 to 4 minutes, until cheese melts. Remove from heat, press down firmly, cut in half and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 708, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 920 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right mushrooms. Baby bella mushrooms or cremini mushrooms are good choices for this recipe. They have a mild flavor and a firm texture that holds up well to grilling.
- Slice the mushrooms thinly. This will help them cook evenly.
- Use a large skillet. This will give the mushrooms plenty of room to spread out and cook evenly.
- Cook the mushrooms over medium heat. This will help them develop a nice caramelized flavor.
- Don't crowd the mushrooms in the skillet. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper. This will help to enhance their flavor.
- Use a sturdy bread for the sandwiches. A ciabatta roll or a baguette are both good choices.
- Spread the bread with mayonnaise or butter. This will help to keep the sandwiches moist.
- Top the bread with the grilled mushrooms, fontina cheese, and arugula.
- Grill the sandwiches until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve the sandwiches hot.
Conclusion:
Grilled fontina mushroom and arugula sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. They're perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and they're also great for entertaining. The combination of grilled mushrooms, fontina cheese, and arugula is a winning one, and the sandwiches are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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