Best 9 Zesty Grilled Sandwiches Recipes

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If the taste of your grilled sandwiches is getting monotonous and old, then it's time to elevate your sandwich game with our handpicked collection of zesty grilled sandwich recipes. These sandwiches are packed with tantalizing flavors and an explosion of textures that will leave your taste buds dancing. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through a symphony of ingredients, cooking techniques, and sandwich-making secrets that will transform your grilling experience.

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ZESTY GRILLED SANDWICHES



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Store-bought coleslaw adds sweetness and a fun change of pace to these extra-easy grilled sandwiches. Serve chips or veggies alongside, and dinner will be ready on the double! -Missy Herr, Quarryville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 slices sourdough bread
16 slices deli ham
4 slices provolone cheese
1 cup deli coleslaw
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • On four slices of bread, layer the ham, provolone cheese, coleslaw and cheddar cheese. Top with remaining bread slices. Spread oil on outsides of sandwiches., On a griddle, toast sandwiches until bread is lightly browned on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614 calories, Fat 31g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 1731mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

SWEET AND SPICY GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 large red onion, finely diced
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 ounces sharp Cheddar, thinly sliced, divided
8 slices whole-wheat bread
3 ounces pepper Jack cheese, thinly sliced, divided
1 large or 2 medium beefsteak or hothouse tomatoes, sliced
Nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Lower heat to medium. Add onions and saute, stirring, until edges are browned, about 10 to 12 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
  • Place 3/4-ounce Cheddar on 1 slice bread. Spread 1 tablespoon caramelized onions on top of cheese and top with 3/4-ounce pepper Jack. Top with 1 large or 2 medium slices tomato and other slice of bread. Repeat with 3 other sandwiches.
  • Spray a nonstick skillet or griddle with cooking spray and heat until hot. Place sandwich on griddle and weigh down with a heavy skillet or plate. Lower heat to medium-low and grill until underside is a deep brown but not burnt and cheese is partially melted, about 5 to 6 minutes. Flip sandwich and grill other side, an additional 4 to 5 minutes. Slice in half and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calorie, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 46 milligrams, Sodium 601 milligrams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 6 grams

ZESTY HAM SANDWICH



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I learned that in Rome and other parts of Italy, pizza simply started out as bread with oil and herbs on it. In some locales, cheese, tomato and grilled meat were added. With the basic original pizza ingredients surrounding me, I was inspired to make a modern version of an ancient food and this recipe was born.-Mara Mcauley, Hinsdale, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 submarine roll (6 to 7 inches)
2 to 3 thin slices fully cooked ham
3 to 4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 small tomato, thinly sliced
4 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped
4 fresh basil leaves, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon prepared Italian salad dressing or reduced-fat Caesar vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Split roll enough to open (don't cut all the way through); place open-faced on a baking sheet. Layer remaining ingredients in order listed over roll. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and sandwich is warm. Fold top of roll over and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 760 calories, Fat 33g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 1816mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

SPICY GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH



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Grilled cheese with onions, tomatoes and jalapenos-- tastier than the original!

Provided by PATELGURL

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Grilled Cheese

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
4 slices white bread
2 slices American cheese
1 roma (plum) tomato, thinly sliced
¼ small onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over low heat. Spread butter or margarine onto one side of two slices of bread. Place both pieces buttered side down in the skillet. Lay a slice of cheese on each one, and top with slices of tomato, onion and jalapeno. Butter one side of the remaining slices of bread, and place on top buttered side up. When the bottom of the sandwiches are toasted, flip and fry until brown on the other side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 57.2 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 846.4 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH SPICY ITALIAN NEONATA



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Summer squash, bell peppers, eggplant and greens are the stars of this greenmarket grill party. The spicy vibrant finishing sauce is inspired by Calabrian neonata, a preserved condiment made with hot peppers and baby fish. The condiment is often drizzled onto pasta, pizza or grilled bread. Here, briny anchovies, salami and olives season the sauce with salty, meaty notes to contrast with the spicy pickled cherry peppers and cool, crunchy celery. The fiery, tangy dressing, which can be made a few hours ahead, provides a lively boost for the smoky, tender veggies. Leftover neonata keeps for a week and makes a great sandwich topping the next day.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, lunch, vegetables, appetizer, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Neutral oil, for greasing
4 bell peppers of any color (2 pounds), halved, seeded and sliced into 1-inch strips
3 zucchini (1 1/2 pounds), sliced 1/4-inch thick on the diagonal
3 Italian baby eggplants (1 1/2 pounds), sliced lengthwise 1/4-inch thick
1 1/4 cups extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) and black pepper
3 heads sturdy lettuce, such as romaine or radicchio, quartered through the core
2 tablespoons lemon juice
5 anchovy fillets, minced into a paste
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 ounces sliced salami or soppressata, finely chopped (about ⅓ cup)
1/2 cup jarred sliced hot cherry peppers, finely chopped
1/2 cup pitted manzanilla or Cerignola olives, chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped (1 cup)
1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Heat a grill to medium and oil the grates.
  • On two large sheet pans, divide bell peppers, zucchini and eggplant. Drizzle the contents of each sheet pan with 1/4 cup olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper, and toss to evenly coat. In batches, grill the vegetables, turning occasionally, until cut sides are tender and lightly charred, 3 to 5 minutes for the lettuce, 8 to 10 minutes for the zucchini, and 10 to 12 minutes for the peppers and eggplant. Transfer them to one very large (or two large) serving platters as they finish cooking.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine lemon juice, anchovies and garlic; whisk until well blended. And salami, cherry peppers, olives, celery, parsley and the remaining 3/4 cup oil, and mix well. (Makes about 2 cups neonata.)
  • Generously drizzle or spoon some of the neonata over the grilled vegetables. Serve vegetables warm or at room temperature, with the remaining neonata on the side.

ZESTY BARBECUE BEEF SANDWICHES



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Make and share this Zesty Barbecue Beef Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gperls

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 8h20m

Yield 4 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 lbs lean boneless chuck roast, trimmed
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
12 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire and liquid smoke.
  • Stir in salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • Place chuck roast in a slow cooker.
  • Pour ketchup mixture over chuck roast, cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
  • Remove chuck roast from cooker, shred with a fork and return to slow cooker.
  • Stir meat to evenly coat with sauce; continue cooking approximately 1 hour.
  • Spoon meat onto toasted buns and top with additional barbecue sauce, as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.6, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 99.8, Sodium 789, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 14.2, Protein 36.6

ZESTY PORK SANDWICHES



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These sandwiches layer already-cooked pork and vegetables; just add arugula and a pre-made marinade.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Lunch Recipes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons capers, rinsed, drained, and coarsely chopped
Reserved dressing from Grilled Steak and Vegetables
1 round loaf sourdough
Reserved grilled vegetables Grilled Steak and Vegetables
Reserved pork cutlets from Pork with Mozzarella and Tomato
2 ounces baby arugula (2 cups)
1 English cucumber, cut into spears, for serving

Steps:

  • Stir capers into dressing. Slice off top of bread and scoop out soft interior to create a hollow bread bowl. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons dressing in bottom. Layer vegetables and pork in bread, drizzling 2 to 3 tablespoons dressing between layers. Add arugula and replace loaf top. Wrap tightly in plastic and refrigerate 1 hour (or up to 1 day). Cut sandwich into wedges and serve with cucumber.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 702 g, Fat 33 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 7 g

ZESTY GRILLED CHEESE



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Creamy melted cheese with roasted red pepper and basil make a delicious grown-up grilled cheese sandwich.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 10m

Yield Makes 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 slices whole wheat bread
2 KRAFT DELI DELUXE Process American Cheese Slices
2 Tbsp. chopped roasted red peppers
1/8 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 Tbsp. MIRACLE WHIP Dressing

Steps:

  • Cover 1 of the bread slices with cheese slices and peppers; sprinkle with basil. Top with remaining bread slice.
  • Spread outside of sandwich with dressing.
  • Cook in nonstick skillet on medium heat 5 min. or until golden brown on both sides, turning once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 1090 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 14 g

ZESTY PULLED PORK SANDWICHES



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Moist and flavorful, these zesty pulled pork sandwiches are perfect for lunch, dinner, and any potluck. Wonderful with baked beans and fries. Add 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder or hot sauce for an extra kick! Serve on fresh hamburger buns or onion rolls.

Provided by NOCHOCOBO

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 4h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups barbeque sauce, or more as desired
½ cup chopped white onion
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 pound boneless pork loin, quartered
4 onion rolls, halved

Steps:

  • Stir barbeque sauce, onion, ketchup, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and chili powder in slow cooker; add pork loin and coat with sauce. Cover and cook on High until pork is very tender, about 4 1/2 hours. Shred pork with 2 forks. Keep warm on Low until ready to serve.
  • Serve on onion rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.5 calories, Carbohydrate 78.6 g, Cholesterol 52.9 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 2089.3 mg, Sugar 45.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right bread. A sturdy bread that can hold up to the fillings and won't get soggy is best for grilled sandwiches. Good options include sourdough, French bread, and ciabatta.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the sandwich will be. Look for ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and flavorful cheese.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are endless possibilities when it comes to grilled sandwiches. Try different combinations of fillings, cheeses, and sauces to find your favorite.
  • Grill the sandwich over medium heat. This will help prevent the bread from burning and the fillings from becoming dry.
  • Press the sandwich down with a spatula while it's grilling. This will help the cheese melt and the fillings stay in place.
  • Serve the sandwich immediately. Grilled sandwiches are best enjoyed hot and fresh out of the grill.

Conclusion:

Grilled sandwiches are a quick, easy, and delicious meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a grilled sandwich that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a satisfying and flavorful meal, give one of these recipes a try.

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