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Havarti and Roasted Garlic on Ciabatta

By Ira Freehof

3.8

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 sandwiches

Ingredients

1 large loaf ciabatta
4 tablespoons roasted garlic purée (from about 2 heads of garlic)*
16 ounces grated Havarti (about 2 cups)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut ciabatta into 8 even slices (4 tops and 4 bottoms). Spread 1 tablespoon of roasted garlic purée onto each of the 4 bottoms. Place 4 ounces of Havarti (1/4 cup) on top of each of the 4 garlic rubbed pieces of bread. Close each with the top half of the bread.

    Step 2

    Place each of the prepared sandwiches in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook about 3-4 minutes on the first side. Turn carefully and cook for 2-3 minutes longer on the second side.

    Step 3

    Coat heads well with olive oil and place in 350°F. oven for approximately 1 hour. When cooled, squeeze garlic from cloves and purée or mash with a fork.

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