Recipes Using Provolone Cheese Slices

GOOEY PROVOLONE GARLIC BREAD

Steps:

• Cut bread lengthwise in half; place cut side up on baking sheet.
• Combine oil, garlic, oregano and, if desired, pepper flakes in small bowl; mix well. Brush on cut sides of bread. Place under preheated broiler 5 inches from heat; broil 2 minutes or until bread is lightly toasted. Arrange cheese slices over bread, cutting to fit if neccessary.
• Return to broiler; broil 1 minute or just until cheese is melted. Cut bread crosswise into 8 pieces.

PROVOLETA (GRILLED PROVOLONE CHEESE)

Steps:

• Make the chimichurri: In a small bowl, stir together the parsley, oregano, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper, crushed red pepper, vinegar and water. Thin with a little more water, if necessary, to make a pourable sauce. Set aside to let flavors meld. Sauce may be prepared up to 1 hour in advance.
• Set a small cast-iron pan over medium-high heat (or over hot coals). When pan is hot, put in the cheese. Sprinkle with half the oregano and crushed red pepper.
• Cook for about 2 minutes, until the bottom begins to brown. Carefully flip the cheese with a spatula and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more, until the second side is browned and the cheese is beginning to ooze. Transfer cheese to a plate and sprinkle with remaining oregano and crushed red pepper. Serve immediately, accompanied with bread and chimichurri. (Alternatively, finish the cheese by putting it under the broiler or in a hot oven.)

PEPPY PROVOLONE SLICES

Steps:

• On a greased baking sheet, roll out dough into a 15x12-in. rectangle. Place half of the pepperoni lengthwise in two rows down center third of rectangle. Top with half of the cheese and peppers. Fold one side of dough over filling. Top with remaining pepperoni, cheese and peppers. , Fold remaining dough over filling; pinch edges and ends to seal. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Slice and serve warm.

PROVOLONE SAUCE FOR CHEESESTEAKS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
• Slowly whisk in the warm milk, and cook.
• Whisk constantly until thickened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• Remove the mixture from the heat and whisk in the provolone and Parmesan until combined. Season with the salt and pepper.

PROVOLONE TOASTS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Cut provolone to fit bread slices and set aside.
• Toast bread (without cheese) on a large baking sheet 4 inches from heat until golden, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Turn bread over and arrange provolone on top. Broil until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes.