Zucchini Asiago Cheese Panini Recipe 455

ZUCCHINI PANINI

Steps:

• Cut the zucchini diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices so they are the size of the the width of the bread. Spread them out on a plate or cutting board and season both sides with salt and pepper.
• Preheat a griddle or grill pan to medium-high.
• Cut the bread into 6-inch segments and then cut each segment horizontally almost completely through so you can open it like a book. Open the sandwich halves and press them flat against the work surface with your hands until the bread doesn't spring back. Put cheese on the bottom half of each sandwich.
• Working in batches, melt 1 tablespoon butter on the griddle. Cook the zucchini until slightly browned and soft, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook until pliable and nearly transparent, another 2 minutes. As zucchini is cooked, put it on top of the cheese, dividing equally among the sandwiches. Divide the olives among the sandwiches and close them, pressing to flatten.
• Working in batches, reduce the heat to medium-low and melt 1 tablespoon butter (for a small griddle) or 2 tablespoons butter (for a large griddle). Put the sandwiches on the griddle. Place a baking sheet on top of the sandwiches and weigh it down with something heavy, like canned goods or a cast-iron skillet. The idea is to make the sandwiches as flat as possible. (Alternatively, use a panini press.)
• Cook until the bread is crisp, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook, adding more butter if necessary, until the cheese is melted and the bread is crisp, 2 minutes more. Serve immediately.

ZUCCHINI ASIAGO

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a frying pan on medium heat.
• Score zucchinis, add a squeeze of lemon juice and add salt and pepper lightly. Let marinate for a few minutes.
• Add garlic bits to the olive oil.
• Brown both sides of zucchinis in the garlic and oil.
• Sprinkle asiago cheese on cut side of zucchinis and oven broil on a cookie sheet until cheese browns.
• Serve while warm.

ZUCCHINI & ASIAGO CHEESE PANINI RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Heat a large frying pan with the olive oil and add the sliced zucchini and onion. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper and fry until slightly golden. For the Cannellini Spread: Combine all of the ingredients called for spread in a food processor and process until creamy. This spread may be used as a dip or a spread. Build Your Panini: Place the zucchini on one slice of the bread, followed by the onions, tomato slices, fresh basil and the sliced cheese. Spread the cannelli spread on the other slice of bread and close the panini. Place on a panini grill and grill until slightly golden. The panini sandwich may also be achieved by placing on a griddle with a heavy pan on top of it; grill until the cheese is melted; then flip and grill on the other side.

ZUCCHINI ASIAGO FRITTATA

Steps:

• Slice and quarter zucchini (not too thin) and melt butter in saute pan.
• Add zucchini and saute until heated through but not browned.
• Empty zucchini from pan into bowl and set aside.
• Saute Canadian bacon on same pan until lightly browned.
• Remove from heat and fold into zucchini.
• Spread zucchini/bacon mixture in an even layer in a glass 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
• Sprinkle with half (2 ounces) of the Asiago cheese.
• Whisk together eggs and half& half.
• Pour egg mixture over zucchini.
• Sprinkle all the Monterey Jack cheese over entire pan.
• Bake, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes at 325 degrees.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining Asiago cheese over the frittata.
• Return pan to oven until cheese is melted and light brown, approximately 5 minutes.

CHICKEN ASIAGO PANINI

Steps:

• Slice asiago focaccia bread horizontally (through the bread), keep bread in the round until after cooking (that's when you cut into 4 individual sandwiches).
• Spread each inside of the bread with 2 tbls. Classico pesto sauce.
• Divide chicken or turkey evenly on bottom of focaccia bread slice, add shredded cheese, red bell pepper and then the onion slices. Put top of bread on to complete the sandwich.
• In a preheated panani grill, place the sandwich, in the bottom of the grill pan and place grill press on top, press sandwich down. Grill 7 minutes until nicely browned grill marks are formed. Turn over and grill top asiago side for 4-5 minutes making sure not to burn. Slice into 4 servings and serve warm.