Smoky Southwestern Grill - chiles

Method

• To roast the peppers: Preheat the broiler.
• Or, if you have a gas stove, turn on one burner.
• Place the chiles under the broiler or, if using a gas burner, hold one chile with tongs over the flame.
• Cook, turning frequently, until skin is charred all over.
• Repeat with the remaining chile.
• Place the chiles in a resealable plastic bag and set aside for 20 minutes.
• Using a small sharp knife, scrape off the charred skin, cut off the stems, then cut the chiles into 1/2-inch-wide strips.
• Set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crispy.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Wipe the skillet with a paper towel, but do not wash it.
• To assemble: Pull out some of the center of each roll to create a well.
• Brush the outside of each roll with the oil.
• Place the 4 bottom pieces on your work surface, oiled side down.
• Distribute the mozzarella evenly over these pieces, followed by the bacon, chiles, tomatoes, and goat cheese.
• Place the remaining 4 pieces of bread on top, oiled side up.
• STOVETOP METHOD: Heat the same skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes.
• Put the sandwiches in the skillet (in batches if necessary) and press firmly with a spatula to flatten them slightly.
• Cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the undersides are golden brown in places and the mozzarella has begun to melt.
• Uncover, and turn the sandwiches with the spatula, pressing very firmly.
• Cover, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the undersides are golden brown in places (the shape of the roll prevents uniform browning).
• Turn the sandwiches again, press with the spatula, and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the mozzarella has melted completely.
• Serve immediately.
• SANDWICH MAKER METHOD: Preheat the sandwich maker (if it has adjustable heat, set it to medium).
• Follow directions for sandwich assembly.
• Put the sandwiches in the machine and pull the lid down very firmly to compress them.
• Cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• GAS GRILL METHOD: Brush the grill rack with oil and preheat the grill to medium.
• Follow directions for sandwich assembly.
• Put the sandwiches on the grill, cover, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes (3 to 4 minutes if using bread slices) or until the undersides have distinct grill marks and the mozzarella has begun to melt.
• Turn carefully with a spatula, pressing very firmly to compress the rolls.
• Cover and cook about 4 minutes (2 to 3 minutes if using bread slices) or until the undersides have distinct grill marks.
• Turn again and cook for 1 minute, or until the mozzarella has melted completely.