Chopped Cheese & Cherry Float Riffs
Michael Symon
Michael Symon puts his spin on the classic New York chopped cheese sandwich while Liz whips up a refreshing cherry float in this backyard cooking episode.
September 4, 2026
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
2# good ground beef
1 medium onion chopped
12 slices provolone cheese
3 tbl smoked paprika
4 hoagie rolls
½ c pepperoncini peppers
DIRECTIONS
In a large saute pan, on the hot side of the grill, add the meat, season with S&P, paprika, and chop into pieces.
When meat is beginning to brown add the onions and saute. When beef is cooked add 6 slices of torn provolone cheese to mixture.
Hollow out the hoagie rolls to allow more room for beef.
Place cooked meat, cheese, and onions into the rolls. Top with pepperoncini and more cheese.
CHERRY FLOAT
Cherry/lemon simple syrup ( frozen cherries, lemon zest blended with simple syrup)
Chocolate seltzer
Vanilla seltzer