Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Pizza Margherita Grilled Cheese, where the crispy, golden-brown exterior gives way to a gooey, melty interior filled with rich mozzarella, fresh basil, and tangy tomato. Each bite bursts with flavor, combining the classic taste of pizza with the satisfying crunch of a perfectly grilled sandwich.
Ingredients
- Bread: 4 slices of sourdough or ciabatta
- Cheese: 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- Tomato: 1 medium ripe tomato, sliced
- Basil: 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- Butter: 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- Olive Oil: 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat (about 350°F).
- Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, in the skillet.
- Layer with mozzarella slices, tomato slices, and basil leaves.
- Top with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side up.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from skillet, let cool for a minute, then slice and serve.
Notes
- This sandwich can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet for best results.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a vegan option, substitute mozzarella with vegan cheese and use plant-based butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
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