Indulge in the delectable Grilled Italian Sandwiches, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These sandwiches are not just an ordinary meal; they're a culinary journey that transports you to the vibrant streets of Italy. Each bite is a burst of authentic Italian flavors, expertly crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients.
From the classic Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwich, oozing with melted mozzarella and Parmesan, to the tantalizing Chicken Pesto Panini, bursting with succulent chicken and aromatic pesto, these recipes offer a diverse range of culinary delights. Vegetarians will relish the Grilled Veggie Sandwich, a medley of roasted vegetables harmoniously combined with tangy goat cheese. Experience the rustic charm of the Italian Sausage and Peppers Sandwich, where savory sausage and sweet peppers dance together in a symphony of flavors.
And for those seeking a lighter option, the Caprese Grilled Sandwich beckons with its vibrant colors and refreshing flavors of fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant basil. Each sandwich is a masterpiece, a testament to the culinary heritage of Italy. So, embark on this culinary adventure, fire up your grill, and savor the irresistible taste of Italy, right in your own backyard.
FESTIVAL-STYLE GRILLED ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICHES
These delicious grilled sausage sandwiches are my attempt to duplicate the ones I ate when I was growing up and attended Italian street festivals in the North End of Boston. They come together really quickly, and make a great summer lunch. Choose hot or mild sausages as you prefer.
Provided by carina
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat. Lightly oil grate, and set 4 inches from the heat.
- Pierce the sausages in a few places with a fork, and set aside. Slice off the bottoms of the onion halves so they will sit flat on the grill. Brush the bell pepper and onion halves with 2 teaspoons of olive oil.
- Place the sausages, onions, and peppers on the preheated grill. Cook and turn the sausages until well browned and juices run clear. Cook vegetables until tender and peppers are slightly charred. Remove vegetables and sausages from the grill.
- Place the peppers in a paper bag, close, and cool slightly. Remove and discard the charred skin from the peppers; slice peppers into strips. Slice the onion halves. Place salt and pepper to taste, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl. Add the peppers and onions, and toss until evenly coated. To serve, place sausages in sandwich rolls, and top with the pepper and onion mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 631 calories, Carbohydrate 56.2 g, Cholesterol 60.6 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1258.1 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
ITALIAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES
I came up with this recipe for my niece. I combined grilled cheese sandwiches with garlic bread. Its tasty, its quick and its the perfect appetizer for friends, family and unexpected guests. Use a firm white bread for best results.
Provided by NYCDAVE
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat your oven's broiler.
- Place 6 slices of bread onto a baking sheet. Spread a small handful of the mozzarella cheese over each slice. Top with the remaining 6 slices of bread. Mix together the butter and garlic powder, brush some over the tops of the sandwiches, or spread with the back of a tablespoon. Sprinkle with dried oregano.
- Place baking sheet under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown. Remove pan from oven, flip sandwiches, and brush the other sides with butter, and sprinkle with oregano. Return to the broiler, and cook until golden, about 2 minutes.
- Cut sandwiches in half diagonally, and serve immediately with vodka sauce on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1031.9 mg, Sugar 12.5 g
GRILLED ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICHES
Try these sausage sandwiches for a casual but hearty meal. Full of traditional Italian flavor, they're a snap to make. -Mike Yaeger, Brookings, South Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute peppers and onion in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, sugar, basil, salt and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until heated through. , Meanwhile, grill sausages, covered, over medium heat for 10-16 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°, turning occasionally. Serve on buns with sauce and cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 28g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 1327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
GRILLED ITALIAN SANDWICHES
I made this for a family gathering and everyone raved about it. It's a fun recipe to grill for a crowd and can be adjusted according to everyone's favorite sandwich fillings. -Tammy Kriz, Marshall, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute peppers in oil just until tender. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the butter, mustard, chives, garlic and pepper flakes., Cut bread into 1/2-in. slices, leaving slices attached at the bottom. Cut loaf through the two center slices, separating loaf into two halves. Cut off and discard end slices. Place each loaf on heavy-duty foil coated with cooking spray. Spread butter mixture between every other slice. Alongside buttered slices, insert cheese, meat and peppers, using provolone cheese and salami in one loaf and cheddar cheese and roast beef in the other., Wrap each loaf tightly in foil; place on grill rack. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Using a serrated knife, separate sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 23g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 862mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
ITALIAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES
I made up this recipe for the students in the foods and nutrition class I teach. The kids like it so much, they often go home and fix it for their families. -Beth Hiott, York, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spread four bread slices with pesto. Layer with cheeses; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with oil., In a large skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Serve with marinara if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 27g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 759mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
EASY ITALIAN GRILLED SANDWICHES
Assemble this muffuletta-inspired pressed sandwich late-morning, then wrap it in foil and put it under a heavy skillet for at least an hour to let the flavors meld. After a spell on the grill or in the oven to melt the cheese, simply cut and pass the panini around the table.
Provided by Shira Bocar
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes Sandwich Recipes
Time 1h55m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Split bread horizontally; scoop out soft interior and reserve for croutons or breadcrumbs (see cook's note). Brush inside of each bread half with oil. Bake, cut-side up, until toasted, about 7 minutes. Let cool completely. Spread tapenade on bottom half of bread; add provolone and mozzarella. Top with peppers, artichokes, and salami. Scatter top with arugula. Top with other bread half; press to sandwich.
- Wrap tightly with foil. Place a heavy skillet on top; weigh down with canned goods. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
- Preheat a grill to medium, or oven to 375°F. Transfer wrapped sandwich to grill and cover (or transfer to oven); cook, flipping once, until cheese begins to melt and bread is crisp, about 20 minutes. Remove foil, slice, and serve.
ITALIAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES
Quick and easy. Try them with sliced dill pickles, a tossed salad and a glass of your favorite white wine. From Taste of Home magazine. Enjoy!
Provided by Martini Guy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 19m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut a 3-inch pocket in each slice of bread.
- Place a slice of cheese in each pocket.
- In a bowl, beat eggs, milk, Italian seasoning and garlic salt.
- Soak bread in mixture for 2 minutes on each side.
- Coat with bread crumbs.
- Cook on a greased hot griddle until golden brown on each side.
- Cooking time depends on the griddle.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.2, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 185.9, Sodium 717.4, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.9, Protein 16.7
MINI ITALIAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES
Looking to switch up the flavors in your grilled cheese sandwich? Give this recipe a try. The Italian cheeses (mozzarella and Parmesan) along with the crisp pancetta give this sandwich an Italian flair. Roasted bell peppers add a pop of flavor and are a nice surprise. Perfect alongside a bowl of tomato basil soup. These mini...
Provided by Jennifer Bass
Categories Cheese Appetizers
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. In a small skillet, cook pancetta until crisp. Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate; set aside.
- 2. Heat medium-sized skillet on medium-high heat. While skillet is heating, assemble sandwiches. Place one slice of mozzarella cheese on bread heel.
- 3. Top with pancetta, 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese (per sandwich).
- 4. Then place the sliced roasted red peppers.
- 5. Place other half of bread slice on top. Butter the tops of the sandwiches.
- 6. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet.
- 7. Place sandwiches in the skillet with buttered tops facing up.
- 8. Let cook for 2 minutes and carefully flip sandwiches over.
- 9. Press down to flatten slightly. Cook for about 2 more minutes or until bread is lightly browned. Serve warm. Makes 2 servings (2 sandwiches each)
ITALIAN GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES
Great for a light summer dinner... the marinated veggies are wonderful and these turn out very "gourmet" while being simple to prepare!
Provided by CycloneMommy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Marinate chicken and eggplant in 3/4 cup italian dressing up to 3 hours.
- grill chicken and eggplant, brushing with remaining italian dressing until chicken is cooked and eggplant is tender.
- layer chicken, eggplant, and remaining ingredients on bread, serve.
GRILLED ITALIAN STEAK AND VEGETABLE SANDWICHES
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. GRILL DIRECTIONS: In large glass bowl or resealable food storage plastic bag, combine vinegar, oil, garlic, parsley, oregano, basil and pepper mix well. Add steak, onion, eggplant and bell pepper toss gently to combine. Cover refrigerate 8 hours or overnight to marinate.2. Heat grill. Drain off and discard marinade. Arrange vegetables in grill basket.* When ready to grill, place steak and grill basket on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 8 to 12 minutes or until steak is of desired doneness and vegetables are crisp-tender, turning once.3. Meanwhile, place buns, cut side down, on grill. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly toasted. To serve, cut steak into very thin slices. Layer lettuce, steak and vegetables in toasted buns.TIP:*Grill baskets can be found with the grilling accessories at your local department or discount store.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1 Sandwich * Calories: 400 * Calories from Fat: 90 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 10 g 15% * Saturated Fat: 2 g 10% * Cholesterol: 30 mg 10% * Sodium: 630 mg 26% * Total Carbohydrate: 57 g 19% * Dietary Fiber: 5 g 20% * Sugars: 7 g * Protein: 20 g * Vitamin A: 20% * Vitamin C: 30% * Calcium: 10% * Iron: 20% * Dietary Exchanges: 3 1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1 Lean Meat, 1 Fat or 3 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1 Vegetable, 1 Lean Meat, 1 Fat
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
Tips:
- Use high-quality bread for the best results. A sturdy bread like Italian or sourdough will hold up well to the fillings.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of cheese. Mozzarella, provolone, and cheddar are all great options.
- Use fresh, flavorful ingredients for the best taste. Ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and thinly sliced meats will make your sandwich shine.
- Don't overload the sandwich, or it will be difficult to eat. 2-3 fillings are usually plenty.
- If you're making the sandwich ahead of time, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 24 hours.
Conclusion:
Grilled Italian sandwiches are a delicious and versatile meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. With endless variations of fillings, you can customize your sandwich to suit your taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give grilled Italian sandwiches a try. You won't be disappointed.
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