This month the Crazy Cooking Challenge had a theme of “grilled cheese” which is quite a challenge when you are using a crock-pot.  Hard to grill in there, I tried (kidding!).  But I found a really fun recipe on Jersey Girl Cooks for a Grilled Balsamic Portobello & Provolone and I decided with a little tweak I could make this in my crock-pot.  Since not everyone in my family is a mushroom fan I made this with tomatoes instead of portabello mushrooms but still used a balsamic marinade for the tomatoes. If you like a good provolone and nice thick tomato slices (and boy I wish I could have done this in the summer with some fresh garden tomatoes) give this one a try.

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Crock-Pot “Grilled” Provolone and Tomato Sandwich

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 hours

Total Time: 5 hours, 10 minutes

Yield: 4 Servings

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich

Crock-Pot “Grilled” Provolone and Tomato Sandwich

Ingredients

8 Thick Slices Sourdough or Dakota Bread (I used Dakota Bread)
8 Thick Slices of Provolone Cheese
8 Thick Slices of Tomato
4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano
1 Whole Garlic Cut in Half Exposing Inside of Cloves
4 Pieces of Foil

Instructions

  1. Toss tomato slices with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt and vinegar in a bowl.
  2. On a piece of foil (dull side up) lay two slices of bread.
  3. Drizzle a little of remaining olive oil on bread.
  4. Rub garlic vigorously on olive oil drizzled bread, being careful not to rip bread.
  5. Sprinkle with a little oregano.
  6. Add two slices of tomato and two slices of cheese on to one piece of bread and top with other slice (olive oil side in).
  7. Wrap tightly in foil.
  8. Repeat for other 3 sandwiches.
  9. Place foil wrapped sandwiches in crock-pot, cover and cook on low for about 6 hours.
  10. You can unwrap foil to check if sandwiches are done.
  11. Bread will be slightly moist and cheese should be melted.
  12. Slice each sandwich in half if desired and serve.

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