Italian Grilled Cheese Recipe

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The kids in the foods and nutrition class I teach really enjoy this recipe, so they frequently make it for their families at home. —Beth Hiott, York, South Carolina

445 calories, 27g fat (10g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 759mg sodium, 32g carb (1g sugar, 2g fiber), and 20g protein are contained in one sandwich.

Blend softened butter with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. You could also add garlic powder or Italian seasoning. To assemble, slather four slices of bread with the pesto ricotta and top with a few basil leaves.
  1. 8 slices sandwich bread.
  2. 8 slices provolone cheese.
  3. 4 ounces Genoa salami.
  4. 4 ounces prosciutto.
  5. 2 ounces pepperoni.
  6. 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed.
  7. 2 tablespoons butter.

The CRAZY GRILLED CHEESE only Italians eat

Italian Grilled Cheese 🔗

Perfect for when you're craving something a little different!

Prep: 10min

Total: 18min

Serving Size: 1 sandwich

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 sandwich, calories 540 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 44 g, Saturated Fat 23 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Sodium 623 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 14 g, unSaturated Fat 18 g

Ingredients:

  • 2 slices Italian bread
  • 2 teaspoons butter, (softened )
  • 1 tablespoon cream cheese
  • 1 ounce (2 thin slices) prosciutto
  • 2 slices red or yellow tomatoes
  • 4 leaves fresh basil
  • 1 slice provolone

Instruction:

  1. Spread the butter on the bread slices. Turn over and spread the other side of one slice with the cream cheese.
  2. Heat a skillet and place the cream cheese slice butter-side-down in the pan. Layer the prosciutto, tomato, basil and provolone on top of the cream cheese. Top with a 2nd slice of bread, butter-side-up.
  3. Cover, and heat the sandwich on low until lightly browned. Carefully flip and toast the other side.
  4. Remove to a cutting board. Let sit for a couple of minutes, then cut with a serrated knife and serve immediately.

FAQ

What is an Italian grilled sandwich called?

Ramsay’s recipe calls for thick slices of country bread, thick slices of Asiago cheese, thick slices of Romano cheese with Pepperberry, and thick slices of kimchi, along with the usual butter, olive oil, and salt.

What type of cheese is best for grilled cheese?

A sandwich made with Italian bread (such as ciabatta, rosetta, and michetta) is known as a panini (Italian pronunciation: [panini], meaning “small bread, bread rolls” or “bread roll”) or panino (meaning “bread roll”).

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