Name: Insanely Easy Diner Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 c. mayonnaise; 2 slices Nature’s Own Perfectly Crafted Thick Sliced White; 2 slices yellow Cheddar; 2 slices Swiss cheese; 1 large red tomato, sliced; 1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil; 3 basil leaves, torn; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 slices Nature's Own Perfectly Crafted Thick Sliced Multigrain; 3 slices bacon; 2 leaves butterhead lettuce; 1 1/2 tbsp. mayonnaise; 2 tsp. freshly chopped chives; 1 tsp. lemon zest; 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 medium yellow onion, sliced; Kosher salt; 2 tsp. red wine vinegar; 1/4 lb. ground beef; 1 tsp. ketchup; 1 tsp. mustard; 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 tsp. garlic powder; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 slices Nature’s Own Perfectly Crafted Brioche Style; 2 tbsp. mayonnaise; 4 tsp. slices Swiss cheese

Grilled Cheese

Step 1Spread both sides of each slice of bread with mayo. In a skillet over medium heat, toast bread. Flip when undersides are golden and add cheese on one side. Top with remaining slice of bread.
Step 2Toast until underside of bread is golden and cheese is starting to melt, then flip to toast the final untoasted slice of bread. Remove from pan when underside is golden and cheese is fully melted.

BLT

Step 1Preheat oven to 250° and line a small baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lay slices of tomato in an even layer and season with salt and pepper. Tear basil leaves and scatter over tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil and roast until slightly smaller in size but still juicy, 2 hours.
Step 2Cook bacon: add bacon to a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Season generously with black pepper and cook until crisp. Remove from skillet and place on a paper towel lined plate to drain.
Step 3Make aioli: In a small bowl, whisk to combine mayo, chives, and lemon zest.
Step 4When tomatoes are roasted, remove from baking sheet and place on a plate. Dip both sides of bread in remaining oil. In a large skillet over medium heat, toast both sides of bread.
Step 5Build sandwich: spread aioli on bottom slice of bread, then top with roasted tomatoes, bacon, and lettuce. Top with remaining slice of bread and serve immediately.

Patty Melt

Step 1In a large skillet over medium-low heat, heat oil. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and caramelized, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt and add vinegar to deglaze skillet. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits at the bottom of the pan. (These have tons of flavor!)
Step 2Meanwhile, make patty mixture: in a large bowl, combine beef, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper and mix until just combined. Form into a patty slightly larger than the size of your bread.
Step 3When onions are caramelized, remove from pan and place in a small bowl. Increase heat to medium-high and add patty. Cook until golden on one side, then flip and cook the other side. When both sides are golden, about 4 minutes per side, remove patty onto a plate and wipe out skillet.
Step 4Spread one side of each slice of bread with mayo and return skillet to medium heat. Add first slice of bread, mayo side down, onto skillet. Top with 2 slices of Swiss, the beef patty, caramelized onions, and remaining slices of cheese. Top with remaining slice of bread, mayo side out.
Step 5When underside of bread is golden and cheese is starting to melt, flip sandwich and cook until cheese is completely melted and both sides of bread are golden, about 3 minutes per side.

Insanely Easy Diner Sandwiches

Ingredients

Grilled Cheese

BLT

Patty Melt

Directions

Grilled Cheese

BLT

Patty Melt

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