Description
A comforting Italian twist on the classic grilled cheese with sourdough, fresh mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, and basil. Crispy, melty, and perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and roast cherry tomatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper for 20 minutes.
2. Brush one side of each sourdough slice with olive oil or butter.
3. On the un-oiled side, layer mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, and basil leaves. Add pesto, balsamic glaze, prosciutto, or arugula if desired.
4. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place sandwich oil-side down and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
5. Flip and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes until cheese is melted and bread is crisp.
6. Let sandwiches rest for 1 minute, then slice diagonally and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 50
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