Italian Grilled Cheese
This is a great recipe that can easily be modified. I love this Italian spin on a traditional grilled cheese. It's quick and can be accompanied by a small side salad or a cup of tomato soup.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 Sourdough Loaf sliced
- pesto
- fresh basil leaves
- fresh ground black pepper
- salt
- oregano
- butter
- roma tomatoes sliced
- 3 cups mozzarella shredded
- marinara for dipping
Instructions
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Take two slices of bread, spreading a thin layer of butter on one side of each slice.
- Turn the buttered sides over and spread a layer of pesto on the other.
- Top with 1/2 cup of mozzarella, slices of tomato, a few basil leaves, and sprinkle with oregano, salt, and fresh ground pepper.
- Close the sandwich with the buttered sides out, cook in the skillet until each size is toasted to a nice golden color and the cheese is completely melted.
- Pour your favorite marinara into a small ramekin for dipping.