Best Jazzed Up Grilled Cheese And Turkey Pita Recipes

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JAZZED UP GRILLED CHEESE AND TURKEY PITA



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My mother gave me the idea, by kicking the boring grilled cheese sandwich up a notch. Then I experimented by using pita bread and it is not only quick and easy but savory for when I want something light but heartier than just the everyday sandwich.

Provided by chef FIFI

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pita pocket
1/2-1 garlic clove (any size)
1 tablespoon margarine (enough to coat both sides of pita)
2 slices American cheese (any size)
4 slices smoked turkey breast (any size or Any kind of cheese or meats can be substituted.)

Steps:

  • First step is to chop garlic up finely, preferrably in a mortar until is smashed all to pieces:}.
  • Then combine garlic and margarine so that it makes a garlic butter of it's own in a separate bowl (you should have alot left over for next time or additional sandwiches).
  • Cut pita's in half and fill your pocket pitas as you like them.
  • Coat the pita's on the outside with the garlic butter.
  • Heat a pan up and grilled them to taste.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.8, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 81, Sodium 2164.8, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 37.5

GRILLED PITA TRIANGLES



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     appetizer

Time 9m

Yield 4 servings (serving size: 3 triangles)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 whole-wheat pita breads
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
Salt

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill pan or skillet over a medium-high flame. Brush both sides of each pita with olive oil. Heat 1 pita at a time in the grill pan or skillet, for about 2 minutes on each side, until it is nicely marked. Cut each pita into 6 wedges. Sprinkle with salt, to taste, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calorie, Fat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams

GRILLED PITA



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Common throughout the Middle East and Mediterranean, pita is traditionally baked at high temperatures in a tandoor (clay) oven. The versatile staple is served with kebabs, falafel, souvlaki, hummus, baba ganoush and many other preparations. It's popular in America, too, but our store-bought pita generally leaves a lot to be desired. (For starters, by the time we get it, it's often several days old.) The good news is that pita is easy to make at home and the soft, tender and fragrant result is well worth it. Although you can bake it in a regular oven, we use a grill to replicate a bit of that smoky tandoor flavor. Cooking the dough on a griddle rather than directly on the grill grates means there's less chance of sticking, making the bread easier to flip.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h40m

Yield 8 pitas

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 tablespoon instant yeast
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 cup warm water, plus more for sprinkling
Olive oil, for brushing

Steps:

  • Whisk 2 1/2 cups flour and the yeast, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Add the water and mix using a rubber spatula until the dough comes together. The dough should be a little sticky, but soft and able to hold its shape. Add up to 1/2 cup more flour, if needed. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until it's soft, smooth and elastic, 5 to 7 minutes. Alternatively, you can use a stand mixer and knead until the dough becomes soft and elastic, about 5 minutes. The dough might be just a little sticky and that's okay.
  • Place the dough in a clean bowl and cover with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel. Place in a draft-free area, such as a turned-off oven, until doubled in size, about 90 minutes.
  • Gently deflate the dough by pressing it down with your hands. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and divide into 8 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and gently flatten. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rest for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place a cast-iron griddle on an outdoor grill and heat it to medium high (450 degrees F) with the lid closed. Alternatively, you can use a large cast-iron skillet.
  • Use a lightly floured rolling pin to roll out 1 piece of dough into a round about 1/4-inch thick, flipping the dough a few times to prevent it from sticking. Meanwhile, keep the remaining pieces of dough covered with a kitchen towel. Transfer the rolled-out pitas to a baking sheet and cover with a kitchen towel. Repeat with the remaining dough, stacking the rounds with a flour-dusted piece of parchment or wax paper between each round to prevent them from sticking.
  • Brush the griddle lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle a little water on a rolled-out pita and place it on the griddle. You can cook 2 pitas at a time on a grill pan and 1 pita at a time on a cast-iron skillet. Close the grill and cook until there are small light brown spots on the pita, about 2 1/2 minutes on each side. Some of the pitas will puff up as they cook. Transfer to a platter and cover with a clean towel to prevent them from drying out. Repeat with the remaining rolled-out pitas. (It shouldn't be necessary to re-oil the griddle if it is well-seasoned.) Serve warm.

PITA GRILLED CHEESE



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Quick easy pita grilled cheese is loaded with Mediterranean flavors of spinach, olive, and sun-dried tomato stuffed inside pita bread with cheddar cheese.

Provided by Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme

Categories     Sandwich

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
5 ounces baby spinach (about 3 cups)
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons kalamata olives, sliced
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
3 whole pita bread, cut in half
12 slices cheddar cheese (or 2.5 cups shredded)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the hot oil sizzles, about 1 minute. Add spinach and sauté until completely wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Stir in olives and sun-dried tomatoes. Mix well and set aside.
  • Open each sliced pita pocket and arrange 1 slice of cheddar cheese inside (You can tear the slice in half and overlap them to make it easier to fit in). Top with 3 tablespoons of the spinach filling, then layer with another slice of cheese on top.
  • Heat a clean skillet over medium-low heat for 1 minute and use a silicone brush to brush with a little bit of oil. Place two stuffed pita halves on the hot pan at a time and cook until crispy and the cheese melts, about 2 minutes per side. Flip them over once and press down using the back of a flipper spatula.
  • Repeat with the remaining pita pockets and serve warm.

GRILLED CHEESE WITH TURKEY



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I make these turkey and cheese sandwiches at least once a week. I love the melty cheese and mayonnaise for comforting appeal. - Teresa Stephens, Dexter, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slices white bread
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/3 pound thinly sliced deli turkey
4 slices tomato
2 slices provolone cheese (1 ounce each)
1 tablespoon butter, softened

Steps:

  • Spread two slices of bread with mayonnaise. Layer with turkey, tomato and cheese; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter. On a hot griddle, grill sandwiches until golden brown, 3-4 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

TURKEY PITAS WITH CUCUMBERS, CHICKPEAS AND TAHINI



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These vibrant, crunchy, creamy turkey sandwiches have all the flavors of falafel, but without the frying. They've got a lemony tahini dressing, soft chickpeas, and a cumin-scented tomato and cucumber salad, all packed into pitas with leftover turkey (use dark or white meat). The pickled red onions give these a wonderful brightness, and they're well worth the 10 extra minutes they take to make.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, sandwiches, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch of granulated sugar
1/4 cup tahini
1 fat garlic clove, grated
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup diced cucumber
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pitas with pockets, halved through the equator
10 ounces cooked turkey, shredded or thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems
1/2 cup mint leaves and tender stems
Hot sauce, such as zhug or Tabasco (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together onion, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt, cumin and sugar. Let sit for at least 10 minutes while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together tahini, remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, garlic, pinch of salt and 2 to 3 tablespoons warm water to thin the sauce. It should be thick but pourable. Taste, and add more salt and lemon juice, if needed.
  • Into the bowl with onions, stir in chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes and oil. Taste, and add more salt and lemon juice if needed.
  • In each pita half, layer turkey, then drizzle with tahini-lemon mixture. Add spoonfuls of chickpea salad, cilantro and mint. Drizzle liberally with more tahini sauce and zhug, if you like.

CHEESE PITA



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Although this is called Cheese Pita, it is actually made with phyllo. My kids just call it cheese pie.

Provided by Wilkinson JPS

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb phyllo dough (1 pkg.)
1 lb cream cheese, or
1 lb ricotta cheese
3 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb butter, melted

Steps:

  • thaw phyllo.
  • preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • lay thawed phyllo on a flat surface and cover with damp tea towel.
  • mix cheese, eggs and salt - set aside.
  • on an 11" x 17" greased baking pan lay phyllo to cover.
  • brush with melted butter.
  • repeat until there are six layers.
  • spread cheese filling evenly over phyllo, leaving about 1/2" around the edges.
  • cover with phyllo brushed with butter.
  • repeat until there are eight layers.
  • tuck in egdes.
  • brush top lightly with butter.
  • bake until top browns, approximately 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 697.4, Fat 55.4, SaturatedFat 33.2, Cholesterol 231.7, Sodium 969.9, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.5, Protein 17.3

BEST GRILLED CHEESE AND TURKEY SANDWICH



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This recipe might sound strange... who ever thought of using mayo on a grilled cheese instead of butter?? Try it, you'll see. It makes a great crunch on the bread. And you can use fat free mayo... I don't think fat free butter exists. I haven't found a cheese I don't like with this sanwich. You can also switch up the meat.

Provided by Aimchick

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 12m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 slices whole wheat bread
2 slices provolone cheese
2 slices turkey, buffalo style from the deli
2 teaspoons fat-free mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Heat a non stick pan over medium high heat.
  • spread one side of each slice of bread with a tsp of mayo, coating it evenly.
  • place one slice in the pan, mayo side down.
  • arrange meat an cheese on the bread with the meat between the slices of cheese.
  • place the other slice of bread on top with mayo side up.
  • cover and cook to desired toasting level.
  • Flip and repeat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.3, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 39.7, Sodium 834.8, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 4, Sugar 4.2, Protein 21.6

EASY TURKEY PITA



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Stuff soft and tasty pita bread with smoked turkey breast, tomatoes, cucumbers and creamy ranch dressing for this fast and Easy Turkey Pita recipe. Make these whether you're using up leftovers or simply want a quick sandwich stuffed with goodness.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield Makes 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pita bread half
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Smoked Turkey Breast
2 thin tomato slices
2 thin cucumber slices
1 Tbsp. KRAFT Lite Ranch Dressing

Steps:

  • Fill bread with turkey, tomatoes and cucumbers.
  • Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 800 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g

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