Sarasota's Grilled Gorgonzola Sammie Delites

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   Cheese -- Just mix the butter (2 tablespoons), bleu cheese crumbles and onion and let it rest - room temp right before you use it.

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   Sandwich -- Simply spread the bleu cheese butter on the inside slice of the ciabatta bread.

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   Top with 2-3 tomato slices, salt and pepper and fresh basil leaves.

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   Top with the second ciabatta slice.

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   Bread -- I melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter and brush on the top and bottom of the sandwich and then grill.

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   Now this can be done outside, an inside grill pan which is my method or you can use a pancake grilled, panini press or just plain saute pan.

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   Use whatever you have.

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   If possible, I like to press mine down a bit as it grills.

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   Honestly, I just use my cast iron pan, but use anything you have.

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    You just want it to flatten a little.

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    And don't press it hard -- there are tomatoes in there.

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    Just a little weight is all it needs.

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    It's just grilled cheese.

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    It takes 4-5 minutes per side on medium heat.

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    Serve -- I love to serve mine with tomato soup or potato soup.

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    But this is a great sandwich, and the fresh ingredients and good bread really is what makes this stand out.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.