Description
A delightful twist on a classic grilled cheese, featuring creamy mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 2 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 large ripe tomato, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice, butter-side down, in the skillet.
- Layer with mozzarella, tomato slices, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Top with the second slice of bread, butter-side up.
- Cook until the bread is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes, then carefully flip and cook the other side until golden and the cheese has melted.
- Remove from the skillet, slice in half, and serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Don’t rush the cooking to achieve golden brown bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg