Best Grilled Provolone Tomato And Oregano Sandwich Recipes

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GRILLED PROVOLETA



Grilled Provoleta image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 17m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound provolone, in 1 whole round slice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
Bread slices
Chimichurri, recipe follows
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon aji molido (Argentine ground pepper), or ground sweet pepper
1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley leaves
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
Pinch coarse sea salt
1/4 cup malt vinegar, or white vinegar
1 cup canola/olive oil blend

Steps:

  • Heat grill to 400 degrees F.
  • Drizzle cheese with a touch of olive oil. Place cheese on the grill for 45 seconds. Flip the cheese and grill for another 45 seconds. Transfer cheese to a small round baking dish. Sprinkle with oregano and crushed red pepper. Serve immediately, using small knives to spread the cheese mixture onto bread slices. Drizzle Chimichurri sauce over.
  • Place garlic, aji molido, parsley, chili flakes, and salt in the bowl of a food processor and puree until well ground. With the machine running, add vinegar and slowly pour in oil; process until emulsified. Transfer to a deep jar. The sauce can be kept, covered, for up to 3 months in the refrigerator.

PROVOLETA (GRILLED PROVOLONE CHEESE)



Provoleta (Grilled Provolone Cheese) image

In Argentina, a thick slice of provoleta, a provolone-type cheese, is cooked over coals until browned and bubbling, then served as a mouthwatering appetizer with bread. It's a bit like fondue or queso fundido but not quite as molten and melty. Typically, a large meal, or asado, of grilled sweetbreads, sausages and various cuts of beef follows, but provoleta makes a great snack with drinks, regardless of what you serve afterward. For ease of preparation, provoleta can be cooked in a cast-iron pan, under the broiler or baked in a hot oven. If you want success at cooking provoleta the traditional way, directly on the grill, leave the cheese uncovered at room temperature for several hours or overnight to dry the exterior a bit. A dab of chimichurri salsa is usually served alongside.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, weekday, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
2 or 3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Large pinch of crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons cold water
8 ounces provolone cheese, sliced at least 1 inch thick
1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 baguette, sliced in 1/2-inch rounds, toasted, if desired

Steps:

  • Make the chimichurri: In a small bowl, stir together the parsley, oregano, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper, crushed red pepper, vinegar and water. Thin with a little more water, if necessary, to make a pourable sauce. Set aside to let flavors meld. Sauce may be prepared up to 1 hour in advance.
  • Set a small cast-iron pan over medium-high heat (or over hot coals). When pan is hot, put in the cheese. Sprinkle with half the oregano and crushed red pepper.
  • Cook for about 2 minutes, until the bottom begins to brown. Carefully flip the cheese with a spatula and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more, until the second side is browned and the cheese is beginning to ooze. Transfer cheese to a plate and sprinkle with remaining oregano and crushed red pepper. Serve immediately, accompanied with bread and chimichurri. (Alternatively, finish the cheese by putting it under the broiler or in a hot oven.)

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 439, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 637 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

OPEN-FACED TOMATO GRILLED CHEESE



Open-Faced Tomato Grilled Cheese image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
1/2 baguette, halved lengthwise
1 large clove garlic, halved
1 medium tomato, halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/4 pound sliced provolone cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium high. Combine the olive oil, oregano, red pepper flakes and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Brush the cut sides of the baguette with some of the flavored oil. Grill cut-side down until toasted, about 4 minutes.
  • Rub the grilled sides of the baguette with the garlic. Top with the tomato slices, season with salt and cover with the provolone. Grill, covered, until the cheese melts, 3 to 5 minutes. Drizzle with the remaining flavored oil and season with salt. Cut into pieces.

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