Delicious Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwiches You'll Love

A quick and flavorful Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwich recipe featuring fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and basil.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings: 2 sandwiches

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Bread and Cheese

4 slices Sourdough Bread can swap with ciabatta
8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella Cheese can swap with provolone or fontina

Fresh Produce

1 large Ripe Tomato preferably cherry or grape tomatoes
10 leaves Fresh Basil Leaves dried basil can be used if needed

Additional Ingredients

2 tablespoons Pesto optional, but recommended
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter can substitute with olive oil
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper
to taste Balsamic Glaze optional

Equipment

skillet

Method

Preparation Steps

Spread softened unsalted butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
On the unbuttered side of two slices, layer fresh mozzarella cheese, ripe tomato slices, and basil leaves. Drizzle with pesto and season with salt and pepper.
Place the remaining slices of sourdough buttered-side-up over the layers to complete the sandwiches.
Preheat a skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
Cook the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy before flipping.
Flip the sandwiches gently and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Remove sandwiches from the skillet, drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired, slice in half, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 18gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and don’t overcrowd the skillet while cooking.

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