Tonight, like a lot of America, we at Little Griddle are watching basketball. The games will be great, but there are a few creature comforts that make watching sports better - a great couch, a frosty beverage, a giant high-definition screen.... and a fantastic sandwich. Tonight, we'll use halftime to make something special. In this case, special refers to something truly easy, and very tasty - a riff on the classic Reuben sandwich. This sandwich, usually found grilled in delis, lends itself very well to the griddle, and comes together in no time. Usually though, the deli Reuben is heavy and greasy, so we're out to create one that you can enjoy without regretting it later. To start this party,...
We saw this fabulous sausage and cabbage recipe on Nigel Slater's excellent blog, and we think it would be ideal to be adapted to the outdoor griddle. Simple, high quality ingredients abound, and the cabbage is such a nice counter to the richness of the meat. We'll try this out soon, and if you happen to give it a shot send us an email and we'll post your picture. Have a great weekend everyone!
Servings: 2-3 hungry people Prep Time: 30-40 minutes Ingredients: - 2 Tb Cooking oil - 4-6 large eggs - 1-2 Tb milk or water - 1/2 lb bacon, cut into pieces - 1/3 cup cubed green bell pepper - 1/4 cup chopped onion - 1/2 cup chopped cooked ham - 2-3 cups hash browns - 1/2 cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese Instructions Preheat griddle inside outdoor barbecue grill to medium heat and add cooking oil. Fry bacon, hash browns, ham, peppers and onions. These items may be cooked together. Mix the eggs in a bowl while the other items are cooking, and add water or milk during mixing if desired to lighten the final omelet. Remove cooked items and set aside....
