T.G.I. FRIDAY'S TUSCAN PORTOBELLO MELT
Menu Description: "Sliced Portobello mushrooms between layers of Provolone & Monterey Jack cheeses, roasted onions and tomatoes on grilled, buttery bread." Contestants on the November 1, 2006 episode of Top Chef on Bravo were challenged to take a childhood favorite dish and update it with a twist. Friday's Senior Executive Chef Stephen Bulgarelli sat at the judges table and endured a bizarre wonderland mushroom fantasy plate, a sloppy cheese steak sandwich, and an over-salted surf and turf tragedy. Finally, it was the delicious variation on a grilled cheese sandwich created by Betty Fraser that took the top spot. As a reward, Betty's sandwich was added to over 500 Friday's menus across the country, and now we have a Top Secret clone to easily recreate the tasty winner at home. Friday's modified Betty's recipe to make it easier to prepare in the quick-service environment of the restaurant, and that's the version I've cloned for you here. Source: "Top Secret Restaurant Recipes 3" by Todd Wilbur.
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat broiler to high.
- Combine Portobello, onion and tomatoes with oil, vinegar, and pinches of salt, pepper, and thyme in a small roasting pan or oven-safe skillet. Place mixture under broiler for 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables begin to brown. Stir halfway through cooking time.
- Preheat a griddle or large saute pan over medium heat. Lightly brown one side of each bread slice and then build the sandwich on the browned side of one slice. Lay a slice of Provolone cheese on the bread. Spread mustard on cheese, and then spoon the roasted vegetables onto the cheese. Place the slice of Jack cheese on the veggies, and then top off the sandwich with the other slice of bread (browned side facing cheese).
- Spread a little butter on one side of the sandwich, then place the sandwich, butter-side-down, onto the griddle or hot pan. Spread a little butter on top of sandwich. Grill for 1 to 2 minutes or until browned. Flip sandwich and grill for another 1 to 2 minutes until brown. Slice diagonally and serve.
- Makes 1 sandwich.
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