Appetizers

Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Makes 2 sandwiches

splash of olive oil
1 small clove garlic
3 cups (or 3 big handfuls) baby spinach
4 slices bread (I used sourdough)
about 2 tablespoons cream cheese
1/3-1/2 cup grated or crumbled jack cheese 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup coarsely chopped canned artichoke hearts, drained 1 heaping tablespoon sour cream
1/2 to 1 teaspoon sriracha
large pinch of sea salt
1 tablespoon butter, for grilling the sandwiches

Sandwiches are very personal so the ingredients above are entirely flexible and up to you!

Cuban Inspired Ham and Cheese Panini

I love a great Cuban sandwich!  Here is an easy solution if you want one at home. Enjoy!

1 (1-pound) loaf French bread, ends trimmed, cut into 4 (5-inch) sections
4 tablespoons whole grain mustard
8 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes® Deli American Cheese
8 ounces sliced deli ham
8 pickle planks
3 tablespoonsLand O Lakes® Butter, melted

Directions

Heat panini press. Cut each bread section horizontally, leaving 1 side attached.

Peaches and prosciutto Grilled Cheese or Panini

1/4 cup olive or canola oil
8 slices sourdough bread
8 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes® Deli American
1 to 2 medium (1 1/4 cups) fresh peaches, thinly sliced*
3 ounces (about 6 slices)

Directions

Heat gas grill to medium-high or charcoal grill until coals are ash white. Brush 1 side of each bread slice with oil.

Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese

My family loves Pizza. My family loves grilled cheese sandwiches. So why not combine them?  That is exactly what we did one rainy day and the result was amazing.

 

Ingredients:

Bread

Butter

Mozzarella Cheese

Pepperoni

Marinara for dipping

Directions:

Turn your stove to medium heat and preheat a skillet.

Butter your bread

Place bottom slice of bread into the skillet

Layer in order. Mozzarella Cheese, Pepperoni, Mozzarella Cheese.

Place buttered top slice of bread on top.

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