Margherita Grilled Cheese Food

MARGHERITA GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Butter one side of two slices of sourdough. Place one of the slices of bread in a fry pan over medium heat.
• Layer with sliced mozzarella, then a thin spread of pesto, then sliced tomatoes. I also like to salt and pepper my tomatoes.
• Put on the top slice of bread and grill both sides until toasty.
• Remove to a plate and open the sandwich to add the arugula tossed in some balsamic. Put sandwich back together and enjoy!

MARGHERITA GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Cut the butter into 3 equal parts. Spread 1 part of the butter all over both sides of both pieces of bread. Evenly sprinkle garlic powder and Italian seasoning on both sides of the bread. Melt 2nd part of the butter in a large and heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add both slices of seasoned bread and cook, swirling around the pan occasionally, for about 2 minutes (bottom should be very lightly golden brown).
• Transfer the bread slices onto a plate with the toasted side facing towards you. Add 3 cheese slices to each piece of bread (the cheese slices should barely overlap) and then add freshly sliced tomatoes, a sprinkle of salt + pepper, and pesto on one slice of bread. Sandwich the two pieces of bread and fillings together.
• Melt the 3rd piece of butter and reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the sandwich and cook, swirling around the pan occasionally until the sandwich is an even golden brown and the cheese is all melty (4-5 minutes).
• Remove from heat and lift the top piece of bread enough to add fresh basil to the sandwich and if desired, a small drizzle of balsamic reduction (see notes).
• Serve the grilled cheese immediately with a side of the warmed soup.

MARGHERITA GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Fill bread slices with tomatoes, basil and cheese to make a sandwich.
• Spread outside of sandwich with mayo.
• Cook in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 3 min. on each side or until cheese is melted and sandwich is golden brown on both sides.