Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Elevate your grilled cheese game with my irresistible Italian grilled cheese sandwiches recipe! Experience the perfect blend of melted mozzarella and provolone with savory deli meats, all sandwiched between golden toasted bread. This recipe is loaded with tips, ingredient suggestions, and delicious variations to impress everyone. Click through for the full recipe and discover how easy it is to create this gourmet comfort food at home!

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Ingredients

4 slices of rustic Italian bread

2 tablespoons basil pesto

4 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese

2 slices of aged provolone cheese

1 medium tomato, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

1 tablespoon olive oil

Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.

Spread 1 tablespoon of basil pesto on one side of each slice of Italian bread.

Assemble the sandwich: on the non-pesto side of two slices, layer fresh mozzarella, aged provolone, and a few slices of tomato. Sprinkle with sea salt and cracked pepper, and top with the other two slices of bread, pesto side down.

In a separate bowl, combine the softened butter with olive oil to create a spread.

Generously spread the butter-oil mixture on the outer sides of each sandwich.

Place the sandwiches onto the preheated skillet and grill for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy and golden.

Remove from heat and slice each sandwich in half.

Garnish with fresh basil leaves on top.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes | Servings: 2

- Presentation Tips: Serve the sandwiches on a wooden board with a small dish of extra pesto for dipping, and a sprig of fresh basil for an inviting touch.