Mortadella And Fig Focaccianini Recipes

MORTADELLA AND FIG FOCACCIANINI

Steps:

• Make the fig spread: Bring the figs, 1 cup water, the balsamic vinegar and sugar to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer until the figs rehydrate and the liquid reduces and thickens, about 15 minutes. Let cool. Once cool, place in a food processor and puree until smooth, 20 to 30 seconds.
• For the sandwich build: Preheat a griddle over medium-low heat or heat a panini press. Split 1 focaccia square in half. Place a thin layer of the fig spread on the inside of both halves. Place a couple slices of cheese on the bottom, then place one-quarter of the mortadella on top. Close the sandwich and lightly brush the outside of the sandwich with olive oil. Cook until golden and warm, about 4 minutes per side on a griddle or about 8 minutes total in a panini press. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
• Cut each sandwich into quarters to make 16 pieces.

MORTADELLA AND FIG PIZZA BAGEL

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the lower middle position and set the oven to high broil. Line a sheet pan with foil.
• Brush both sides of each bagel half with the olive oil. Schmear the fig jam on the top of each bagel half, crust to crust. Place on the lined sheet pan. Layer 2 slices of the fontina across the entire top of each bagel half. Next, sprinkle the diced mortadella over the cheese. Broil until the mortadella starts to crisp up and the cheese becomes bubbly, about 5 minutes. Once perfect, top with the giardiniera relish and serve!

GIANT MORTADELLA SUB

Steps:

• On the bottom half of the sub, arrange the cheese, then ribbons of thin mortadella, then the lettuce and then the fried onions. On the top half of the bun, spread a generous schmear of the Cherry Pepper Aioli.
• Combine the mayonnaise, cherry pepper relish, mustard, garlic and chives in a medium bowl and stir until well blended.