Lisa's Provolone and Proscuitto melt with rosemary carmelized onions Recipe lpatrin

1. 1

   Cut 8 slices of bread with a serrated knife ( each slice should be about 1/4 inch thick) and set aside.

2. 2

   Reserve remaining bread for another use ( or for more sandwiches tomorrow )

3. 3

   Melt 4 tablespoons (1/2 of the stick) of the unsalted butter in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat

4. 4

   Add the brown sugar and stir into the butter until incorporated

5. 5

   Add the sliced onions to the pan and saute until the onions become caramelized and golden brown in color, approximately 20-25 minutes.

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   Stir in chopped rosemary and remove from heat.

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   Spread remaining softened butter on one side of each slice of bread

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   Heat a grill pan (or flat griddle pan) over medium high heat

9. 9

   Place bread slices butter side down on a platter.

10. 10

    Layer 3-4 slices of proscuitto on top of 4 of the 8 bread slices, top generously with caramelized onion mixture.

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    Place one slice of Provolone cheese on top of the onion mixture.

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    Top with another slice of bread, butter side up.

13. 13

    Do this with all 4 sandwiches.

14. 14

    Place sandwiches on the grill pan 2 at a time (due to the large size of the sandwiches).

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    Cook on first side until the underside is golden in color, approx.

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    5 minutes.

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    Turn and cook on the remaining side until it is also golden and the cheese is melted.

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    Serve warm.

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    I suggest serving a nice Italian red wine with this, it turns it into a quick and easy comfort meal.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.