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Portobello & Fontina Sandwiches
Makes 2 sandwiches
Portobello & Fontina Sandwich
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Portobello & Fontina Sandwich


Ingredients
  Additional olive oil
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed
  Salt and black pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto
4 slices crusty Italian bread
4 ounces fontina cheese, sliced
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
   
1. Preheat broiler. Line baking sheet with foil.
2. Drizzle 2 teaspoons oil over both sides of mushrooms; season with salt and pepper. Place mushrooms, gill sides up, on prepared baking sheet. Broil mushrooms 4 minutes per side or until tender. Cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
3. Spread pesto evenly on 2 bread slices; layer with mushrooms, cheese and basil. Top with remaining bread slices. Brush outsides of sandwiches lightly with additional oil.
4. Heat large grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Add sandwiches; press down lightly with spatula or weigh down with small plate. Cook sandwiches 4 to 5 minutes per side or until cheese melts and sandwiches are golden brown.
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