Best Open Faced Plt Recipes

ITALIAN PLT

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler.
• Spread the prosciutto slices on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Broil until crispy, 2 1/2 to 5 minutes per baking sheet. Set aside the prosciutto.
• Add the sliced bread to the same baking sheets and broil until golden brown, 30 to 45 seconds. Flip and broil the other side until golden brown. Remove and let cool.
• Add the sherry and honey to a medium bowl and whisk until smooth. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Add the arugula, basil and Pickled Onions. Toss until evenly coated.
• For each sandwich, line up 3 slices of toasted bread, then spread a thin layer of Garlic Aioli on each slice. Top 2 slices with crispy prosciutto, then add some Roasted Tomatoes and arugula salad. Place 1 of the built sandwiches on top of another. Top with the remaining piece of Aioli-dressed toast for a triple-decker club. Repeat the build until you have 4 massive PLTS (save the remaining roasted tomatoes for another use)! Slice in half--or don't; just take a bite.
• Combine the vinegar, sugar, salt and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and let the salt and sugar dissolve, about 2 minutes. Add the sliced red onion. Turn off the heat and let sit until ready to use.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with foil. (For easy clean up!)
• Add the tomatoes, thyme, 1/4 cup of the olive oil and some salt and pepper to a large bowl. Toss to evenly coat. Spread the tomatoes on the prepared baking sheets.
• Put the head of garlic on a piece of foil, then drizzle with the remaining tablespoon olive oil and a sprinkle of salt. Seal the foil. Place the tomato pans and garlic in the oven and roast until the tomatoes are roasty and the garlic has become pure gold, 45 to 55 minutes. Allow to cool.
• Remove the garlic from the foil and squeeze the flesh into a small bowl. Add the mayonnaise and stir until combined.

BLUE PLATE OPEN-FACED TURKEY SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-5 minutes. Stir in flour, parsley and seasonings until blended; gradually whisk in broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes., Add turkey, 1 slice at a time; heat through. Serve over bread.

OPEN-FACED ROASTED TOMATO BLTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Arrange the tomatoes cut-side up on a baking sheet; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Drizzle with olive oil. Roast until slightly dry on the surface, about 3 hours, 30 minutes; let cool. (The tomatoes can be roasted up to one day ahead; refrigerate in an airtight container.)
• Whisk the mayonnaise, horseradish, and pepper to taste; cover and refrigerate.
• Toss the cabbage, red onion, a splash of water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a colander set over a bowl; let drain until the cabbage softens, about 20 minutes. Rinse well with cold water, squeeze out the excess liquid and pat dry.
• Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp; reserve the drippings.
• Toast the bread. Toss the cabbage mixture with the dill, 1 teaspoon of the bacon drippings, the vinegar, and pepper to taste in a bowl. Top each piece of toast with some of the horseradish mayonnaise, 2 slices of bacon, 2 roasted tomato halves and some of the cabbage mixture. Drizzle with more drippings.

OPEN-FACED TUNA MELT SANDWICH

Steps:

• Set the oven to broil and move the rack to the highest position.
• In a medium bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, red onion, capers, cornichons, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper and stir thoroughly until combined. Leave the tuna in slightly large chunks, if possible.
• Arrange bread on a baking sheet and spread mayonnaise on each slice. Divide tuna salad evenly among slices, then top each with 2 slices of tomato and 1 slice of cheese.
• Broil tuna melts until cheese is golden brown and bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve warm.