Taleggio Cherry Mostarda And Arugula Grilled Cheese Recipes

TALEGGIO AND HAM GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Fry the ham in a medium skillet until nicely warmed; set aside.
• Spread the pumpernickel slices with the mayonnaise.
• Place 2 slices of bread, mayo-side down, in the hot skillet. Divide the ham, asparagus and Taleggio between the slices. Place a second slice of bread, mayo-side up, on top. Cook, pressing down with a spatula, until golden brown on one side; flip, and continue cooking until golden brown on the reverse side and the cheese is melted.
• Cut in half and serve

ARUGULA, CHERRY AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the arugula, cherries, half the nuts and the tarragon in a large bowl.
• Whisk together the vinegars, salt and pepper and olive oil. Toss with the salad. Arrange on a platter, sprinkle the goat cheese and remaining pistachios over the top, and serve.

GRILLED TALEGGIO SANDWICH WITH APRICOTS AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Place apricots in small saucepan and add water just to cover. Bring to full boil and immediately remove from heat. Mix in capers, mustard and olive oil. Pulse in blender to chunky consistency; set aside.
• Spread one side of each bread slice evenly (to the edges) with 1/2 tablespoon butter. With buttered sides down, top four slices with 2 tablespoons of apricot mixture, handful of arugula and equal portions of cheese. Top with remaining slices, buttered side up.
• Place large skillet over high heat, and melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Reduce heat to low and add sandwiches. Cook until browned and crisp on both sides, about 2 minutes a side. Transfer to a platter lined with paper towels, and sprinkle each with a pinch of fleur de sel. Cut in half and serve.

TALEGGIO, CHERRY MOSTARDA AND ARUGULA GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Mostarda Procedure: Combine sugar, wine, mustard and pepper in a saucepan. When mixture comes to a boil, lower heat, add cherries and truffle oil. Simmer, stirring occasionally until cherries are soft and breaking apart. Cool to room temp. Sandwich Procedure: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Cover one slice of bread with Taleggio cheese (layering if necessary). Top with cherry mostarda and arugula. Butter other slice of bread and form sandwich (buttered side up). Add tablespoon of butter to pan and melt. Place sandwich (buttered side down) in pan, butter top side of sandwich. Cook till first side is golden brown then flip. Cook for 30 seconds then place pan in oven. Remove once cheese is melted and gooey. Cut in half and serve.

HAM-TALEGGIO GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and caramelized, about 20 minutes. (For a shortcut, use onion marmalade in place of the caramelized onions.)
• Lay out 4 slices of bread. Top with half the cheese, then half the ham. Layer the caramelized onions, apple slices and the remaining ham and cheese on top, then the remaining bread slices.
• Wipe out the skillet; melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat. Add 2 sandwiches and cook, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bottom is golden and the cheese begins to melt, about 4 minutes.
• Flip and cook until golden, about 4 more minutes. Repeat with the remaining butter and sandwiches.

GRILLED TALEGGIO SANDWICH WITH TOMATO AND BASIL

Steps:

• Arrange bread in a single layer on a clean work surface. Stir together butter and mayonnaise. Spread mixture evenly onto one side of every slice (1 scant tablespoon per slice).
• Heat a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium. Flip over 4 slices on work surface (so they're plain-side up); divide Taleggio among them. Top each with a tomato slice; season generously with salt and pepper. Place 2 basil leaves on top of each. Carefully sandwich together.
• Place sandwiches in skillet (in two batches, if needed). Reduce heat to medium-low; gently top sandwiches with a lid slightly smaller than skillet for even cooking. Cook, flipping once halfway through, until crisp and golden on both sides and cheese is melted, 7 to 9 minutes. Serve immediately.