Mini Grilled Cheese With Havarti Fresh Basil And Tomato Food

BASIL-TOMATO GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• On four slices of bread, layer mozzarella cheese and tomatoes; sprinkle with the basil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Top with remaining bread. , In a small bowl, combine the oil, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder; brush over the outsides of each sandwich. , In a skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted.

MINI GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• To make long narrow baking pans: Cut 18-inch foil pan into 4 1/2-inch by 17-inch piece. Fold long sides up twice by 7/8-inch. To close off ends, make 1-inch cuts along folds; fold center flap up and side flaps in. Spray with cooking spray. Repeat to make 3 more pans.
• To assemble: Slice bread 1/4-inch thick; cut cheese to fit. Place 1 piece cheese in each sandwich. Butter outside of sandwich. Cook on hot griddle until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 1 minute per side. Sprinkle with salt and serve.
• To make the basic bread dough: In a small bowl, mix yeast, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar and 1/2 cup warm water. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes. In bowl of electric mixer fitted with a paddle, beat remaining 1 1/4 cups warm water, egg, powdered milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt and 1 cup flour. Beat until smooth and creamy, about 7 minutes. Add yeast mixture; beat on medium. On medium-low, beat in 3 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until dough comes together (it will be sticky), about 2 minutes. Switch to dough hook. Gradually add butter; beat until dough is soft and sticks to fingers slightly, about 7 minutes. If dough is too wet, add 1/4 cup flour. On lightly floured surface, knead dough several turns into a ball. Cover dough with plastic. Let stand in warm place until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
• Preheat convection oven to 375 degrees F.
• Knead dough into a smooth ball. Divide into 1/4ths. Roll each into 3/4 inch by 18 inches log; trim ends to make it 15 inches long. Fit into pans; cover with sprayed plastic wrap. Let stand in a warm place until dough reaches top of pan, 25 to 35 minutes. Place filled pans on baking sheet; brush with egg wash, sprinkle with poppy seeds and cover loosely with aluminum foil coated lightly with cooking spray. Bake 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake until lightly golden, about 4 minutes. Cool on bread rack.

MINI GRILLED CHEESE WITH HAVARTI FRESH BASIL AND TOMATO

Steps:

• Place 8 slices of bread on work surface. Top with cheese, basil and tomatoes.
• Cover with remaining bread.
• In skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook sandwiches, turning once, until golden and cheese is melted.

MINI GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter, cheese spread and egg until smooth. Stir in chiles, salsa and cheddar cheese. Spread about 1 tablespoon cheese mixture on each slice of 1 loaf of bread. , Top with remaining bread; spread with more cheese mixture. Cut each sandwich into 4 squares or triangles; place on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. , Freeze option: Place cooled appetizers on a baking sheet. Freeze for 1 hour. Remove from the baking sheet and store in an airtight container in the freezer until needed. To bake frozen, place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly and browned.

GRILLED CHEESE WITH TOMATO AND BASIL

Steps:

• Butter one side of each slice of bread. Arrange 4 slices, buttered side down, on clean work surface. Divide cheese evenly among 4 slices of bread. Arrange tomato slices over cheese, cutting slices in half to fit if necessary. Scatter basil leaves over tomatoes. Top with remaining slices of bread, buttered side up.
• Place sandwiches on a medium-hot grill, off direct heat. Cook until bread is golden and cheese is beginning to melt, about 4 minutes depending on heat of grill.
• Turn sandwiches over, and continue grilling until bread is golden and cheese is completely melted. Move to a slightly cooler part of the grill to melt if bread is darkening too much.

FRESH TOMATO AND HAVARTI CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large skillet, heat butter & sauté onions for about 5-6 min. Stir in croutons & sauté for another 3-4 min.
• 2. In a greased 9 x 11 casserole dish layer in the following order: half crouton/onion mix, then half tomatoes, sprinkle with half the basil & salt, then half the cheese. Repeat once more.
• 3. Bake for 35-40 min or until bubbly and cheese begins to get light brown.