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Italian Grilled Cheese

Italian Grilled Cheese

Author: Allison
420kcal
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 8 minutes
Total 18 minutes
Make a gourmet Italian Grilled Cheese on sourdough with mozzarella, provolone, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil for a savory, melty lunch.
Servings 2 sandwiches
Course Lunch
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 2 ounces provolone cheese thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup basil leaves fresh, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Equipment

Method

  1. Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
  2. Spread 1 tablespoon of softened butter evenly on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
  3. Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on the preheated skillet. Layer the mozzarella, provolone, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning evenly over the bread.
  4. Top with the remaining two slices of bread, buttered side up.
  5. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cheese is melted, pressing down gently with a spatula halfway through cooking.
  6. Remove sandwiches from skillet, let cool for 1 minute, then cut in half diagonally and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories420kcalCarbohydrates35gProtein20gFat25gSaturated Fat15gPolyunsaturated Fat2gMonounsaturated Fat8gCholesterol60mgSodium800mgPotassium300mgFiber2gSugar3gVitamin A500IUVitamin C5mgCalcium400mgIron2mg

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