PROSCIUTTO, TOMATO AND BASIL GRILLED CHEESE

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Adding the tomato after the sandwich has cooked and cheese melted make this grilled cheese different. Its great not to have a mushy hot tomato in a grilled cheese. From Bon Appetit

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices sourdough bread, country loaf cut on deep diagonal 1/3 inch thick slices
4 slices prosciutto
8 large fresh basil leaves
8 slices asiago cheese, 1/4 inch (young or drained fresh mozzarella cheese)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (dried)
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 slices tomatoes, 1/3 inch (from about 1 large)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Lightly butter 1 side of each bread slice.
  • Top unbuttered side of 2 pieces with 2 proscuitto slices, then 4 basil leaves, then cheese slices.
  • Sprinkle with salt and crushed red pepper. Top with remaining bread, buttered side up.
  • Heat olive oil in an oven proof skillet over medium high. Cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 4 minutes.
  • Turn sandwich over and transfer to the oven to bake until cheese is melted. Remove.
  • carefully lift off top bread slices and insert 3 tomato slices into each, top again and serve.

Mickey Monroe
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I made this grilled cheese for my vegetarian friend and she loved it! She said it was the best grilled cheese she ever had.


Khairul Alam
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This grilled cheese is the perfect lunch or dinner for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, but still satisfying.


FunMix Entartanmint
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I used a sourdough bread for this grilled cheese and it turned out amazing! The sourdough flavor really complemented the other ingredients.


Alex Jim
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I'm not a big fan of basil, so I omitted it from the recipe. The grilled cheese was still delicious.


Brian Ndungu
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This grilled cheese is a great way to use up leftover prosciutto and tomato.


Faiz Ullah
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I've tried many grilled cheese recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's the perfect balance of flavors and textures.


Julius Quiling
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This grilled cheese is the perfect meal for a busy weeknight. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Maria Gabaldon
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I love the simplicity of this grilled cheese. It's made with just a few ingredients, but the flavors are amazing.


Annie Lindemann
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This grilled cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, gooey, and delicious.


Sahar Khatoon
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I've made this grilled cheese several times and it's always a hit! My family loves it.


Khurram Shahzadmahi
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This grilled cheese was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Katrina Tahana
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I made this grilled cheese for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best grilled cheese they ever had.


tlou zabulon
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This grilled cheese was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the cheese was melted perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Roni bai
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This grilled cheese was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less prosciutto next time.


Arham Ghani
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I've tried many grilled cheese recipes but this one is by far the best. The combination of prosciutto, tomato, and basil is perfect and the cheese is melted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again!


Celine Murray
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This grilled cheese was easy to make and turned out great! The prosciutto added a nice salty flavor and the tomato and basil were fresh and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Bourezg Bozid
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I made this grilled cheese for lunch today and it was amazing! The flavors all came together perfectly and the cheese was melted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again soon.


almoreen settley
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This grilled cheese was a hit with my family! The combination of prosciutto, tomato, and basil is classic and delicious. The cheese was melted and gooey, and the bread was perfectly toasted. I will definitely be making this again!