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How To Make Italian Grilled Cheese and Tomato
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Elevate your basic grilled cheese with tomato, basil, and garlic.
Preparation:
5
mins
Cooking:
10
mins
Total:
15
mins
Serves:
2
Ingredients
½
cup
extra-virgin olive oil
1
large clove garlic
cracked away from skin
8
slices
crusty Italian bread
1
lb
smoked fresh mozzarella cheese
sliced
2
ripe tomatoes
thinly sliced
8
basil leaves
torn
Instructions
Heat oil and garlic in a small pot over low heat.
Brush 4 slices of the bread with garlic oil on 1 side. Place the garlic oil side down on the grill.
Top with sliced cheese, tomato, and basil. Then place another slice of bread on top of each sandwich.
Brush sandwiches with garlic oil. Press sandwiches with a heavy skillet or a brick covered with tin foil.
Toast sandwiches on both sides to melt cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories:
500
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
5
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
54
g
|
Saturated Fat:
7
g
|
Sodium:
7
mg
|
Potassium:
292
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
1109
IU
|
Vitamin C:
17
mg
|
Calcium:
12
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg