Ingredients

  • 12 baguette
  • 2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces fresh spinach, stems removed,washed and dried
  • 2 tablespoons caramelized onions
  • 2 canned or fresh plum tomatoes, chopped or 12 cup fresh salsa, well drained
  • 2 -3 slices cheddar cheese (or enough grated Cheddar to cover)

Method

  • Split the baguette lengthwise, but don't separate the halves (This way you can bite into the finished sandwich without hot liquid spurting out and burning your fingers).
  • PUll the soft centers from the bread and sprinkle the remaining baguette with 1 TBS of the olive oil and half the garlic (or more if you like).
  • Under a broiler, toast the inside of the bread until golden brown.
  • In a saute pan over medium heat, lightly saute the spinach with the remaining olive oil and garlic.
  • Fill both sides of the bread with the spinach, layer on the onions and tomatoes, then top with cheese.
  • Toast the sandwich open-faced under the broiler until the cheese is golden brown.