Grilled Mushroom Zucchini Cheese Sandwich Recipes

GRILLED CHEESE AND MUSHROOM SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Fry mushrooms in a single layer until golden and beginning to crisp, turning halfway through, 10-12 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Remove mushrooms; wipe out skillet., Spread 3 tablespoons butter on 1 side of each slice of bread. Place bread, butter side down, in same skillet over medium-low heat; toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; remove. In a small bowl, combine cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gruyere. In another bowl, mix together remaining 3 tablespoons butter, mayonnaise, Manchego cheese and onion powder., To assemble sandwiches, top toasted side of 4 bread slices with mushrooms; sprinkle with fresh thyme; add sliced Brie. Sprinkle cheddar cheese mixture evenly over Brie. Top with remaining bread slices, toasted side facing inwards. Spread the butter-mayonnaise mixture on the outsides of each sandwich. Place in same skillet and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.

ZUCCHINI GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Squeeze excess moisture out of zucchini with a clean kitchen towel. In medium bowl, combine zucchini, eggs, Parmesan, onions, and cornstarch. Season with salt and pepper to taste, if desired. In large skillet, heat olive oil in bottom of pan. Scoop about 1/4 cup of zucchini mixture onto pan and shape into a square. Repeat to make another patty. Cook until lightly golden on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Top one square with sliced cheese and top with other square. Cook until cheese has melted, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat to make a total of 8 sandwiches. Serve immediately.

GRILLED MUSHROOM-ZUCCHINI CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Grill vegetables 5 to 7 min. or until onions are crisp-tender, turning and brushing occasionally with dressing. Meanwhile, grill rolls, cut sides down, 1 to 2 min. or until lightly toasted.
• Remove vegetables and rolls from grill. Cut mushrooms into thin strips. Separate onions into rings.
• Spread rolls with reduced-fat cream cheese; fill with arugula, grilled vegetables, tomatoes and cheese.

GRILLED VEGETABLE, HERB AND GOAT CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
• In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, tarragon, thyme, salt, and pepper. Place 2 tablespoons of the mixture in a medium bowl. Add the zucchini and eggplant and toss until coated. Place the vegetables on the grill pan or grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until tender. While the vegetables are cooking, spread the olive oil mixture on the baguette halves. Using a spatula spread the goat cheese over the olive oil mixture. Place the cooked vegetables on the bottom half of the baguette. Arrange the spinach on top of the vegetables. Place the top half of the baguette over the filling.
• To serve, cut the baguette into 4 sandwiches. Serve immediately or wrap in parchment paper and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

GRILLED HALLOUMI AND MINTED ZUCCHINI SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium-high and clean and oil the grate. (Or preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.)
• Marinate the zucchini in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside for at least 30 minutes. In a separate dish, brush the sliced halloumi with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil. Peel the onion and cut it into 1/2-inch wedges through the core to hold each wedge together. Marinate the onion in 1 teaspoon olive oil and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Grill the zucchini until it has dark grill marks and is tender. Toss immediately in a bowl with the garlic and mint; then set aside. Grill the onion wedges, turning once, until they are slightly charred on the edges and a bit softened but not totally limp. Grill the halloumi until softened and marked by the grill.
• Slice the baguette lengthwise, leaving one side slightly attached. Brush with the remaining teaspoon of the olive oil. Cut crosswise into four even segments. Distribute the zucchini, halloumi and onions evenly among the sandwiches.

GARDEN VEGETABLE GRILLED SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Grill vegetables 5 to 7 min or until crisp-tender, turning and brushing occasionally with dressing. Meanwhile, grill rolls, cut-sides down, 1 to 2 min. or until lightly toasted.
• Remove vegetables and rolls from grill. Cut mushrooms into thin strips. Separate onions into rings.
• Spread rolls with reduced-fat cream cheese; fill with grilled vegetables, tomatoes and 2% Milk Singles.