The Best Mozzarella Grilled Cheese
Give this mozzarella grilled cheese a shot and don't be surprised when you discover that mozzarella is the best cheese for grilled cheese!
Equipment
- Learning Tower as needed
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ lb fresh mozzarella
- 4 slices peasant bread or any thick bread
- 3 oz soft 'nduja
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Make the 'Nduja Substitute (If Needed): Wash your hands with soap and water. When combined in a food processor or blender, ingredients such as pancetta, peppers, chili paste, paprika, red pepper, and olive oil transform into a tasty 'nduja substitute. Use a spoon to scrape the sides and make sure it is well-combined. Set it aside.
- Heat the Oil in the Pan: Use a measuring spoon to add 1 tablespoon of oil to a pan and heat over medium-low heat.
- Build the Mozzarella Grilled Cheese Sandwich Halves: Use a knife and cutting board to thinly slice the fresh mozzarella.Layer the mozzarella slices on 2 slices of bread, and the nduja on the other 2 slices of bread.
- Transfer 2 Sandwich Halves to the Pan: Transfer 1 slice of bread with mozzarella and 1 slice of bread with 'nduja to the pan, open-faced. In other words, the sandwich is NOT put together yet. The mozzarella and the 'nduja should be face up in the pan.
- Cook, Cover, and Cook Some More: Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan. Cook for 2 minutes. Cover the pan with the universal pan lid and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Flip the Halves Together for 1 Sandwich: Remove the slices of bread from the pan and immediately flip them together onto a plate. Use a knife to slice the sandwich in half crosswise.
- Repeat Steps 2 Thru 6 for a Second Sandwich: Wipe the pan with a clean towel and repeat steps 2 thru 6 to make the second sandwich. Turn off the stove when finished. Serve the sandwiches immediately. Pair half of a sandwich with a side of soup for the ultimate feeling of comfort.
Notes
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
- See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
- Full Lesson Info and Pictures at: https://happyhomeschooladventures.com/mozzarella-grilled-cheese
Nutrition
Calories: 409kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 16gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 490mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 734IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 325mgIron: 1mg
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
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