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Two- Cheese Mediterranean Sandwiches

 

Gourmet grilled cheese...
 

2 ounces 

 

crumbled feta cheese

 

½ cup 

 

pitted kalamata olives, rinsed, coarsely chopped

 

1 Tbs 

 

drained capers, rinsed

 

1 tsp 

 

finely grated lemon zest

 

 

 

freshly ground black pepper to taste

 

2 Tbs 

 

butter, at room temperature

 

Eight ¼-inch-thick 

 

slices sourdough bread

 

4 ounces 

 

Gruyere cheese, or Emmentaler or Monterey Jack, coarsely grated

 

4 whole 

 

roasted red bell peppers (from jar or roasted at home), peeled, seeded, drained, cut in half

 

½ cup 

 

fresh baby spinach leaves

 

 

1

In a small bowl, combine the feta, olives, capers, lemon zest and pepper; set aside. Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place four slices on work surface, buttered-side down. Spread feta mixture evenly over four slices. For each sandwich, press Gruyere into feta mixture and top with bell pepper half; top that with spinach. Press again. Top each with bread, buttered-side up.

2

To cook using sandwich maker, preheat and cook according to manufacturers instructions.

3

To cook using stovetop method, heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes. Put sandwiches in skillet (in batches, if necessary), cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until undersides are golden brown and cheese has begun to melt. Uncover and turn with spatula, pressing very firmly to flatten slightly. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until undersides are golden brown and spinach wilts. Turn sandwiches again, press with spatula, and cook 30 seconds, or until cheese melts completely. Serve immediately.

 

Servings: 4

 

 Recipe Source

Great Grilled Cheese

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