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grilled fontina with grapes on ciabatta

details
  • Serves 4
  • Prep time: 20 minutes
  • Total time: 25 minutes
ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup seedless red grapes, cut in half lengthwise
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary (or 3/4 teaspoon dried)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 Ciabatta rolls
  • 8 ounces Fontina cheese, cut into 12 slices

directions

Pull out some of the center of each piece of bread to create a pocket. Brush the outside of each piece with the olive oil. Place the 4 bottom pieces on your work surface, oiled side down. Distribute the cheese evenly over the 4 pieces, followed by the grapes and rosemary. Place the remaining 4 bread pieces on top, oiled side up.

Heat a skillet over medium-high. Put the sandwiches in the skillet, cover, and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the bread has turned a shade darker and the cheese has begun to melt. Uncover, and turn the sandwiches with a spatula, pressing very firmly to compress them. Cook for 2-3 minutes more, or until the undersides are golden brown.

Serve immediately.