Name: Margherita Grilled Cheese
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 2 slices sourdough bread; 4 oz fresh mozzarella; 2 tbsps salted butter; 4 basil leaves; 1 can crushed tomatoes; ¼ tsp garlic (, minced); ¼ tsp red pepper flakes; ¼ tsp oregano; 4 slices pepperoni (, optional ); Red Blend

Margherita Grilled Cheese

Servings

1serving

Servings

1serving

Ingredients

2 slices sourdough bread
4oz fresh mozzarella
2tbsps salted butter
4basil leaves
1can crushed tomatoes
¼tsp garlic, minced
¼tsp red pepper flakes
¼tsp oregano
4slices pepperoni, optional

Wine Pairing

Red Blend

Instructions

MIX together ½ cup crushed tomatoes, garlic, red pepper flakes and oregano in a medium bowl. Set aside.
BUTTER the outside of each piece of bread.
SLICE the fresh mozzarella into ¼" slices.
SPREAD tomato mixture on the inside of one piece of bread.
LAYER mozzarella on top of tomato mixture. Then add basil and pepperoni (if using).
TOP with final slice of bread.
HEAT pan on medium-low heat.
PLACE your sandwich into the pan.
FLIP the sandwich when the bread starts to turn golden brown and cheese has begun to melt.
REMOVE from the pan once both sides of bread are toasted and the cheese is fully melted.
SLICE, serve and enjoy.