Italian Grilled Cheese-n-Tomato

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Rainy Day Relief

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (28)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(28)

Cook Time:
7 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 7 min
Total:: 12 min

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Ingredients

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large clove garlic, cracked away from skin
8 slices crusty Italian bread
1 pound smoked fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
2 ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
8 basil leaves, torn

Directions

Heat a grill pan over medium low to medium heat. Heat oil and garlic in a small pot over low heat. Brush 4 slices of the bread with garlic oil on 1 side. Place garlic oil side down on the grill. Top with sliced cheese, tomato and basil. Place another slice of bread on top of each sandwich. Brush sandwiches with garlic oil. Press sandwiches with heavy skillet or a brick covered with tin foil. Toast sandwiches on both sides to melt cheese.

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recipe Italian Grilled Cheese-n-Tomato
Michelle New York, NY 11-27-2008
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was fabulous! I added a thin breast of grilled chicken that I cooked before assembling the sandwich. I also added a LOT... of basil. I cooked it on the George Foreman for a few minutes and it was great! I used crusty whole wheat rolls instead of bread, so I scooped out the inside, and I had to hold the grill down myself to make it panini-like, but it came out perfect.Read more
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Ashley Springfield, MO 08-29-2008
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Better than the original
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

My husband and I both love this. It's healthy and quick. I didn't see the show so I don't know what's going on with the heavy... smashing thing. We flip and smoosh our like you would with the regular grilled cheese.Read more
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Anonymous 08-21-2008
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Yummy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I would suggest getting only 1/2 pound of cheese instead of 1 pound. We had soooooo much leftover. It was very good. I... usually don't like tomatoes, but they tied the sandwhich together.Read more
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Kristin Ivyland, PA 06-14-2007
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Easy and delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

What a great variation to the typical grilled cheese! Looks as delicious as it tastes and is great for a casual lunch date. ... Thanks Rach!!Read more
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HEATHER Riverside, CA 12-28-2006
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Amazing!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is my all time favorite grilled cheese recipe! I don't use that much basil on mine. I like to make mine on the George... Foreman grill too!Read more
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Anonymous 07-08-2006
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Great Recipe
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

love it!