Everyone loves a grilled cheese right? I can almost taste one now. This love of the grilled cheese sandwich inspired me to search for gourmet takes on the classic Grilled Cheese Recipe. Here is one of my favorites so far. It’s the marriage of grilled cheese sandwiches and Caprese salad, best made in summer, when tomatoes and basil are at their peak. Thanks My Recipes for this delicious sandwich. All I can say is Yum!
Ingredients:
8 slices (about 11 oz.) rustic sourdough or Italian country bread
2 large garlic cloves, halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 slices (6 oz.) mozzarella cheese
2 ripe heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced roasted red peppers
16 large basil leaves
About 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
About 1/2 tsp. pepper
Prep:
1. Rub a side of each slice of bread with a cut side of garlic and brush with oil. Layer the plain side of half the bread with cheese, tomatoes, and peppers, dividing evenly. Top with remaining bread, garlic side up.
2. Cook 2 sandwiches at a time in a large frying pan over medium-low heat, covered, turning sandwiches once, until golden brown and cheese is melted, 6 minutes.
3. Tuck 4 slices basil into each sandwich. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
