I was in the presence of culinary royalty this week! Emeril Lagasse was at Macy’s Orlando for a special cooking event where he was presenting a few of his famous sandwiches from his latest book Emeril’s Kicked-Up Sandwiches.
It was such a rare treat for myself to see Emeril live in person. He was charming, funny, and understandably enthusiastic about his sandwich recipes. During the presentation he mentioned a few words about working with bloggers and what a great experience that was. You can catch Emeril in his own words below:
During the Macy’s Culinary Council event Emeril prepared two sandwiches: Grilled Truffle Cheese Sandwich with Proscuitto and Mushrooms and Emeril’s Monte Cristo. He shared his Cream of Tomato Soup recipe too! We were lucky enough to taste Emeril’s famous Grilled Truffle Cheese Sandwich and Cream of Tomato Soup and both were absolutely scrumptious! My husband went back for seconds!
Seriously, doesn’t that look delicious? I can’t wait to make the Cream of Tomato Soup recipe at home. And for the record, Emeril’s Kicked-Up Sandwiches includes much more than just sandwich recipes. It even has a divine dessert section!
All and all the cooking event was a great experience and entertaining.
Below you can find the recipe for Emeril’s Grilled Truffle Cheese Sandwiches with Proscuitto and Mushrooms. I’m certain your taste buds will be thanking you later!
- 2 cups sottocennere cheese, or other truffled cheese, grated
- 1 cup fontina cheese, grated
- Twelve 4 x 5-inch slices rustic Italian bread
- 12 thin slices proscuitto (about 7 ounces)
- 2 ounces cremini mushrooms, wiped clean and very thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cheese and set aside.
- Lay 6 slices of the bread on a clean work surface. Carefully fold 2 slices of proscuitto onto each, making sure that the proscuitto does not hang over the edges. Divide the mushrooms evenly over the proscuitto; then top with the cheese mixture. Place the remaining slices of bread on top.
- Brush one side of each sandwich with about 1 1/2 tsp of the olive oil.
- Heat a grill pan over medium heat. When it is hot place 2 sandwiches, olive oil side down, onto the pan. Brush the exposed side of the sandwiches with 1 1/2 tsp of the remaining olive oil. Use a grill press or another heavy pan to weight down the sandwiches. Cook the sandwiches for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown grill marks have formed and the cheese is beginning to melt. Turn to the other side and cook for another 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted. Remove from the grill pan and cut in half diagonally. Cook the remaining sandwiches in the same manner.
Disclosure: I am a member of the Everywhere Society and Everywhere provided me with compensation for this post about Macy’s Culinary Council. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own.
Kelly @ Texas Type A Mom says
Those sandwiches sound delicious! I ate at Emeril’s restaurant in Vegas once and it was so good. My thighs didn’t like me so much afterwards but my taste buds were in heaven!
Kristina says
That sounds really yummy! When I was in Italy, I had a creamy mushroom and truffle pasta that was beautiful! Brings back memories:)
Thanks for sharing,
Kristina
Nita says
He’s one of my fave chef! I like his sense of humor. There’s never a dull or boring moment when you watch this guy!
DelSheree says
I am totally making the prosciutto and mushroom sandwiches this weekend! Thanks for providing the recipes!
lifebycynthia says
Awesome! I would LOVE to attend a culinary event like that!
Hezzi-D says
I heard such good things about his new cookbook! That’s awesome that you got to see him at his event in person!
Barbara Mascareno says
Wow, what an awesome event and the recipe looks delicious.
The Moms Group (@TheMomsGroup) says
My Grandmother loves Emeril. But I can’t cook as well as either one of them. But thanks for the recipe, it doesn’t mean I can’t try.
Mary Gallardo says
I love Emeril! No matter how many new cooking shows there are, I have always liked his the most! He makes some awesome food.
md kennedy says
Emeril – what a treat! We hav eloved his cookbooks forever.