Mozzarella Grilled Cheese

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence

Show: Tyler's UltimateEpisode: Ultimate Rainy Day

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Ingredients

4 slices thick-cut sourdough bread
1 ball (1 pound) fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 plum tomatoes, cut into thick slices
1 cup fresh basil pesto, recipe follows
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil

Basil pesto:

1/2 cup pine nuts
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves
1/2 cup Parmesan or Romano
2 garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

To make pesto:

Directions

Toast pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Combine pesto ingredients in a food processor and pulse until well combined but still rough-textured. If you have a panini press, turn it on to warm up; otherwise, set a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Assemble sandwich by smearing insides of bread slices with pesto. Arrange a layer of sliced tomato and season with a few turns of fresh pepper. Layer the mozzarella slices over the top and then place another piece of bread on top to make the sandwich. Drizzle olive oil over skillet's surface and place sandwiches on the hot skillet or panini press. If using a skillet, place another heavy skillet over the top to form a "press". Turn after 2 to 3 minutes and replace weight. The sandwich is ready when golden brown and mozzarella has melted around the edges.

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Brenda Newport Beach, CA 02-01-2010
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What A Surprise
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

What a surprise. My husband doesn't like mozzarella or pesto, but loved this sandwich! The tomato was necessary, but the... pesto really made it. ThanksRead more
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Sarah Kansas City, MO 01-21-2010
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An awesome take on a classic grilled cheese.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Loved the pesto in the sandwich! I actually made mine without the tomatoes, bc they weren't in season, and it was just as... good.Read more
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Tanya Little Rock, AR 01-14-2010
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Seriously good!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'm a huge grilled cheese fan, and have prepared it many different ways. After seeing this show, I ran out and picked up the... stuff to make it. I have to say, it is AMAZING!! The pesto and fresh mozzarella are a fantastic combo, and make it worth the calories :)Read more
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null null, CA 01-13-2010
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Holy obesity Tyler!
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

NOTHING is worth the 1,884 calories this sandwich packs. Tyler, seriously, lay off the sat. fat for a while. You could use... it.Read more
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Sarah Sage Waukegan, IL 09-11-2009
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Perfect Flavor Combination
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I paired these sandwiches with Ina's Roasted Tomato Basil soup for dinner last night. I got rid of a lot of tomatoes and... basil from the garden! I used a grill pan as I don't have a panini press and they turned out great on there. The pesto recipe was one of my favorites I've tried. These grilled cheeses will be a favorite in our house for years to come. Read more
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null null, null 08-23-2009
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This was fabulous!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I may never make a conventional grilled cheese sandwich again.