Best Grilled Margherita Sandwiches Recipes

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Yield 2 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 (1/2 inch) slices crusty Italian bread
1 large garlic clove, quartered
4 to 6 thin slices of whole-milk mozzarella cheese (about 3 oz)
1 large plum tomato, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper seasoning
2 tablesppons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

Rub both sides of each bread slice with garlic. Place 2 slices on thework surface; top each with 1/4 of the cheese and 1/2 of the tomato and basil. Sprinkle each with 1/8 teaspoon of the seasoning; top with remaining cheese and bread slices. Brush tops of the sandwiches with some of the oil; sprinkle with some of the seasoning. heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Place sandwiches, brushed-sides down, in skillet; cover and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown and chees on bottom of sandwich begins to melt. Reduce heat to medium-low. Brush tops of sandwiches with the remaining oil; sprinkle with remaining seasoning. Turn; cover and cook 2 to 4 minutes or until golden brow and cheese is melted.

Grilled Margherita Sandwiches Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by Wollygator

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 (1/2 inch thick) slices crusty Italian bread
1 large garlic clove, quartered
4-6 thin slices whole-milk mozzarella cheese (about 3 oz.)
1 large plum tomato, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper seasoning
2 tablespoons extra-virgin oilve oil

Steps:

1. Rub both sides of each bread slice with garlic. Place 2 slices on work surface, top each with one-fourth of the cheese and half of the tomato and basil. Sprinkle each with 1/8 teaspoon of the seasoning; top with remaining cheese and bread slices. 2. Brush tops of sandwiches with some of the oil; sprinkle with some of the seasoning. Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Place sandwiches, brushed-sides down, in skillet; cover and cook 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and cheese on bottom of sandwich begins to melt. 3. Reduce heat to medium-low. Brush tops of sandwiches with remaining oil; sprinkle with remaining seasoning. Turn; cover and cook 2-4 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted.