Caprese Waffle Sandwiches Food

CAPRESE MINI SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Drizzle olive oil over pita rounds, and spread evenly.
• Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
• Cover with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are lightly browned and cheese is melted.
• Prepare pesto sauce VERY finely chop the basil leaves and the walnuts.
• Combine with garlic and salt.
• When rounds are ready, turn them over, so that the cheese side is down, drizzle the back with dressing, spread evenly.
• Cut the rounds into six wedges, total 24 wedges.
• On 12 of the wedges, place some greens, 1 slice of Mozzarella cheese, pesto, and one slice of tomato. Top with undressed wedges, cheese side up.
• Secure with sandwich picks if necessary, which it probably will be!

CAPRESE WAFFLE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat waffle maker; grease with vegetable oil or shortening. In large bowl, stir together Bisquick mix, egg, milk, Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons oil and the salt until smooth.
• Pour batter onto center of hot waffle maker. (Check manufacturer's directions for recommended amount of batter.) Close lid of waffle maker. Bake about 5 minutes or until steaming stops. Carefully remove waffle; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter.
• Spread 1 tablespoon tomato jam on one side of each waffle. Layer with mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and a few basil leaves; fold waffle over. Return to waffle maker. Close lid; cook 1 minute. Serve immediately.

GRILLED CAPRESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• On four slices of bread layer the mozzerella cheese and tomatoes.
• Sprinkle with basil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
• Top with remaining slices of bread.
• In a small bowl combine oil, parmesan cheese and garlic powder.
• Brush over both sides of each sandwich and either place on a grill over medium heat, or cook in a skillet until golden brown.

CAPRESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cut baguette in half lengthwise.
• Spread pesto over bottom half of baguette.
• Top with tomato slices, mozzarella slices and basil.
• Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
• Cover with baguette top.

SMOKY CAPRESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• If your ciabatta rolls are very bready, pick out a little of the crumb. Put the rolls on a baking pan and bake until warm and crisp on the outside, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat a small grill pan or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Toss the red onion in 1 tablespoon of the oil and sprinkle with a little salt, then grill, turning occasionally, until slightly softened and charred in spots, about 6 minutes.
• Stir together the basil, smoked almonds, crushed red pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl.
• Arrange the bottom halves of the ciabatta rolls on a work surface. Drizzle with a little olive oil, then arrange the tomatoes on top; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Next, top evenly with the onions, followed by the almond mixture. Lay the mozzarella on top; sprinkle with salt and pepper and drizzle with a little more olive oil. Top with the arugula and serve immediately.