For a well-rounded meal, serve your sandwich with a side of Kung Pao Brussels sprouts.
Cooking lunch for two or feeding a large crowd? There’s a sandwich recipe for all occasions. Margherita Sandwich Recipe
from picnics to a potluck, holiday lunch, or dinner gatherings – it’s perfect for any time of the year!
Believe me; I can’t think of a better way to satisfy my lunchtime craving other than this grilled Margherita Sandwich. Once you bite into the toasted, crispy bread, you’ll want to make this sandwich again and again!
The crispy bread– I have used crusty Italian sourdough bread. Pull-apart gooey mozzarella cheese – use the fresh mozzarella slices. Soft juicy tomatoes– hmm..now we are talking real food. Olive oil Margherita Sandwich Recipe Seasonings like salt and pepper Garlic – makes this sandwich superbly flavorful, and Of course, the fresh basil leaves– for texture and freshness.
Now, what else could you possibly want in a sandwich? It’s like simplicity at it’s best! Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium flame.
Slice a loaf of rustic Italian bread into thick slices. Rub the bread slices with garlic.
Take two slices and top one of slices with 2-3 slices of fresh mozzarella. Layer the other slice with sliced Italian tomatoes.
Sprinkle each with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Top with the other slice -drizzle oil on bread.
Cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Flip and cook the sandwich on the other side until toasty and brown.
Once the cheese has melted completely and started to ooze out from the sides of the bread, remove the sandwich from the skillet. Cut in half and enjoy while warm.
» Fresh ingredients are the best. Use fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves to make this sandwich. » Not a mozzarella cheese lover, feel free to exchange it out for softened cream cheese. » Vegans can use cashew cheese as a substitute. » Up the protein content by adding grilled tofu slices to these sandwiches. » To amp up the fiber count, top these sandwiches with lettuce, butterhead lettuce, or arugula leaves. Margherita Sandwich Recipe » For a nice and evenly crispy sandwich, toast Margherita sandwiches on a panini press. » Take these sandwiches to a whole new level with a drizzle of a rich and thick reduction of balsamic vinegar. » Pair these sandwiches up with some warm soup and relax your evening away!! Let me know in the comments when you make it. Feel free to contact me with any questions or inquiries, and I would be happy to answer them.
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