Mozzarella and Caramelized Onion Baguettes

by simplylife on June 24, 2012

For a girl who claims she doesn’t like sandwiches, my recent posts definitely suggest otherwise.

I blame it on the bread.  Seriously, I have now posted several recipes using this dough.  You need to try it.

I’m pretty sure I could put anchovies and sardines (not things I normally consider very appetizing ;) ) on two slices of this bread and it would taste amazing.

Instead, I decided to use ingredients you’ve seen in several recent recipes.  Onions?  Check.  Mozzarella Cheese?  Check.  Mushrooms?  Check again.  Yup.  These are all ingredients found atop my Mediterranean Pizza.  And this bread is the other half of the dough used to make the pizza crust.

That my friends, is two very distinct meals using nearly exactly the same ingredients.  One shopping trip.  No wasted food.  Many happy tummies.

 

Mozzarella and Caramelized Onion Baguettes

by Simply Life

Keywords: bake sandwich vegetarian cheese leafy greens mushrooms

Ingredients (2 sandwiches)

  • 2 small baguettes (I made this using half of this dough and shaping into small baguettes)
  • 3 tbs. olive oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4 button mushrooms, slices
  • Large handful spinach
  • 6 basil leaves
  • 3-4 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded or sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat 2 tbs. olive oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook about 8-10 minutes, until browned. Set aside.

2. Slice baguettes open down center. Drizzle remaining olive oil over insides of bread. Fill each sandwich evenly with caramelized onion, mushroom, spinach, basil and mozzarella cheese. Wrap entire sandwich in foil and bake about 8 minutes, until warmed through. Serve and enjoy!

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~What’s your favorite combo between two slices of bread?

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  • http://www.singerskitchen.com/ Singerinkitchen

    You are right, I NEED to make this ASAP! YUM!

  • Belinda

    I don’t blame you for wanting the bread! I’m not usually a sandwich person, but I have to say, this would make me want many, many sandwiches!

  • http://www.andreaswellnessnotes.com/ Andrea@WellnessNotes

    Your sandwich looks & sounds fabulous. And I love that you used what you had around! Lately, I have been making open-faced caprese sandwiches on a slice of dark bread. Yes, I find a way to eat tomatoes, mozzarella and basil every single day! :)

    • http://www.simplylifeblog.com/ Simply Life

      That’s one of my favorite combinations- I’d eat it as often as possible too! :)

  • http://gowiththedough.wordpress.com/ Hillary

    This bread really does look amazing!

  • Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca)

    I don’t make enough sandwiches. I really enjoy them but never think to make one.

  • DeliciousDish

    I love meals like this that come from the same ingredients used in a different meal. Sounds great!

  • http://cookingmywaythroughmycsa.blogspot.com/ Sam

    Really good bread is what makes a sandwich. And that definitely looks like really good bread. Yum!

  • http://twitter.com/chowandchatter RebeccaSubbiah RD

    wow great sandwich -)

  • http://www.bakingserendipity.com/ Baking Serendipity

    As a total sandwich lover, I adore this recipe!

  • http://www.tinyskillet.com/ Lyndsey@TheTinySkillet

    There is nothing wrong being selective on what sandwiches you like. The bread and toppings and center….yum,this is something you just have to smile while sinking your teeth into. :D

  • http://swankydietitian.com/ Kristen @ Swanky Dietitian

    Oh my! This looks amazing!
    I agree with you on the bread. If it’s delicious bread, I can eat it with pretty much anything!!

  • http://www.theactorsdiet.com actorsdiet

    oh. yes. i always love chicken salad with grapes or raisins. can’t get enough!

  • http://twitter.com/pinchandswirl Marissa

    What a versatile dough! I’ll have to try it…

  • http://www.quarterlifecrisiscuisine.com/ Bee

    Beautiful! And how resourceful! I need to learn how to make my own baguettes…

  • http://goodeatsgirl.com/ Autumn@GoodEatsGirl

    I need to make this dough…these sandwiches are so pretty!

  • http://whatisbakinginthebarbershop.blogspot.com/ Colleen

    I know I’ve said it before, but honestly, caramelized onions make anything delicious! Love this combo of ingredients. :)

  • http://www.culinarycolleen.com/ Colleen

    Great sandwiches really do depends on good bread! This combo sounds simple but amazing.

  • http://yummychunklet.wordpress.com/ Yummychunklet

    This sounds like a delicious sandwich. I’d add roasted red peppers and a bit of aioli as well!

    • http://www.simplylifeblog.com/ Simply Life

      Oh that sounds like a GREAT addition- good idea!

  • http://love2dine.wordpress.com/ love2dine

    Ok these look beyond words GOOD!!

  • http://www.rpsmiles.com/ Del Mar Dentist

    I’m a big fan of sandwiches and I got to say these looks really good! Really delicious. I’m going to a family picnic these weekend and I’m going to make one of these. What inspired you to make these delicious sandwich?

    • http://www.simplylifeblog.com/ Simply Life

      I hope you like it- enjoy the picnic!

  • Mom

    Gifted, that’s what you are. Who makes bread like this???? I keep looking at your pictures and find myself saying ‘oh come on’ because I don’t know what else to say…AMAZING!!! :) I loved thinly slice lunch meat and cheese warmed in the oven and dipped on each bite in my salad dressing. THAT WAS BEFORE MY STOMACH PROBLEMS!!! Now, it’s peanut butter that is rich in omega 3….:)

    Again, ALL your breads, rolls, dough …. look AMAZING!

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