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Tuscan Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Recipe information

  • Yield

    2 Servings

Ingredients

4

1/2-inch-thick slices country bread

3

tablespoons garlic-flavored olive oil

4

ounces smoked mozzarella, thinly sliced

1

large ripe tomato, thinly sliced

1

/4 cup fresh basil leaves

4

cups arugula leaves

3

tablespoons bottled balsamic vinaigrette

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Brush 1 side of each bread slice lightly with oil, using about 1 tablespoon total. On 2 slices, arrange half of cheese, then tomato, basil, and remaining cheese. Top with remaining bread slices, oil side down. Brush tops of sandwiches with about 1 tablespoon of remaining oil.

    Step 2

    Heat medium skillet or range-top grill pan over medium heat. Place sandwiches, oil side down, in skillet. Brush tops with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Cook until sandwiches are golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted, turning once, about 5 minutes per side.

    Step 3

    Toss arugula with vinaigrette and divide between 2 plates. Cut sandwiches in half or quarters and arrange around arugula. Serve.