Blue Cheese Tomato And Arugula Baguette Sandwiches Recipes

TOMATO SANDWICHES WITH BLUE CHEESE MOUSSE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
• Drizzle the cut-side of the bread with olive oil, then put on a sheet tray and place in the oven to toast, 3 to 5 minutes. Evenly spread the butter between the 2 pieces.
• In a non-reactive bowl, combine the blue cheese, cream cheese, Worcestershire and vinegar until well mixed. Add the heavy cream slowly and whip with a rubber spatula or whisk until smooth and mousselike. Reserve until ready to use.
• Slice each tomato into four thick slices, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Spread a thick layer of the blue cheese mousse on the bottom half of the prepared loaf. Add the sliced tomatoes and liberally spread the shaved onion. Top with the top piece of bread and slice into servings.
• Serve with plenty of napkins.

OVEN GRILLED "CHEESE" SANDWICHES WITH ARUGULA, RED ONION AND TOMATO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
• Place a 10-inch nonstick pan with an ovenproof handle in the top third of the preheated oven. Allow the pan to heat for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Brush 1 of each of the bread slices with a slight coating of olive oil.
• Build the sandwiches by placing 2 slices of bread oil side down. Top each slice with half the cheese, spreading it evenly. Season with pepper and a few grains of salt. Top each sandwich with 1 of the remaining slices of bread, oil side up.
• Place the sandwiches in the heated pan and cook for 5 minutes. Turn them over and cook for 5 minutes more; remove the pan from the oven. Open the sandwiches and fill with the onion, tomato and arugula.

BUDGET STEAK SANDWICH WITH ROASTED TOMATOES & ARUGULA AIOLI

Steps:

• Marinade the steak -- add the package of good seasonings mix to a large baggie with the olive oil and vinegar and shake to combine. Add the steak and seal and refrigerate at least 4 hours up to 8. I don't like packaged mixes much, but -- this is an exception. I really like it and it is easy and works great. Remember this is all about a easy dinner on a budget.
• Toppings -- when you get home roast or grill (which is my preference) the tomatoes and onions. Just toss with olive oil, red pepper, salt and pepper and grill or roast in the oven at 425 on a cookie sheet lined with foil or you can also use a grill pan. Either one works. Just grill until the tomatoes or brown or lightly soft and the same with the onions. Just set to the side. They do not have to be served hot.
• Make the aioli -- Add the arugula, mayo and lemon to a food processor and mix until well combined. Done, just chill. This can be done a day ahead.
• Steak -- Steak is done marinating, just grill or pan fry or any method you prefer. I like this grilled. Just 4-5 minutes per side on high heat to get a nice crust and then flip. Another 3-4 minutes and remove. Should be medium rare. Remove and set to the side and cover with foil to let rest.
• Rolls -- Just cut in half and toast in the oven or on the grill until slightly brown on the cut side. No oil needed. Just toast until golden.
• Put the sandwiches together. Layer each side of the roll with the mayo, then one side with cheese, then sliced steak. Cut the steak on the bias always, then some of the onions, a couple of tomato slices, another slice of cheese and the top roll also smathered with the aioli mixture.
• Wrap in foil and bake 10 minutes at 400. Enjoy! The absolute steak sandwich.

GRILLED TOMATO, BASIL, AND GOAT CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Cut baguette crosswise in half. Cut each half lengthwise in half to form 4 pieces total. Combine oil, garlic, and herbs in small bowl. Brush all cut sides of bread with half of oil mixture.
• Grill bread, cut sides down, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Remove from grill. Quickly spread cut sides of toast with goat cheese. Top with tomatoes and olives, dividing equally. Drizzle remaining oil mixture on top.
• Return open-face sandwiches to grill. Cook until bottom sides are toasted, cheese melts, and tomatoes begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Cut each sandwich diagonally in half and serve.

STEAK SANDWICHES ON GARLIC BAGUETTES WITH ARUGULA AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Mix 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and herbes de Provence in small bowl to blend. Rub oil mixture over both sides of steaks. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill steaks to desired doneness, about 8 minutes per side for medium-rare. Cool completely. Wrap steaks tightly with plastic and chill. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.)
• Preheat broiler. Place bread, cut side up, on baking sheet. Lightly brush cut sides of bread with 1/4 cup oil. Broil until bread is golden, about 1 minute. Rub garlic halves over toasted sides of bread.
• Cut meat into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Place arugula over bottoms of bread. Top with meat, then with tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with bread tops. Cut sandwiches in half. Serve warm, or wrap with foil and chill if packing for picnic. (Can be made 2 hours ahead.)

MEDITERRANEAN BAGUETTE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread mayo onto bottom piece of the baguette, then layer with arugula, tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil and prosciutto.
• Drizzle with a little Italian dressing and add top piece of the baguette.
• Slice into individual servings- depending on the size of your baguette and the purpose of your sandwich (for the baby shower, we sliced them into small- 3 bite sandwiches (apx 2 inch), for myself, I've sliced them into 4 or 5 inch sections.
• Enjoy.

GRILLED GOAT CHEESE & ARUGULA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Spread pesto over four slices of bread. Layer with peppers, mozzarella cheese, goat cheese and arugula; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter., In a large skillet, toast sandwiches over medium heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted.

BLUE CHEESE, TOMATO AND ARUGULA BAGUETTE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Split French baguette in half lengthwise and cut into 6 inch lengths.
• Mix the blue cheese with the butter and spread on the bread.
• Top with sliced tomatoes and arugula. Serves 4 to 6.