Grilled Bread with Ham and Mozzarella
Sink your teeth into this irresistible Grilled Bread with Ham and Mozzarella, a quick and easy recipe perfect for a light lunch or savory snack. Featuring slices of crusty bread brushed with olive oil and infused with the subtle aroma of garlic, each piece is grilled to golden perfection before being topped with layers of thinly sliced ham, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant fresh basil. A brief return to the heat ensures the cheese melts beautifully, creating a gooey, flavorful bite in every slice. Seasoned simply with a touch of salt and black pepper, this dish strikes the perfect balance between crisp, smoky, and creamy. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a must-try for fans of gourmet sandwiches and Italian-inspired flavors. Serve it warm and watch it disappear off the plate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Rustic bread (or any crusty bread)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 piece Garlic clove
- 4 slices Ham (thinly sliced)
- 4 slices Mozzarella cheese
- 8 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat.
Brush both sides of the bread slices with olive oil.
Peel the garlic clove and lightly rub it over one side of each slice of bread for added flavor.
Place the bread slices on the hot grill pan, garlic-rubbed side down, and grill for 1-2 minutes until crisp and golden. Flip and grill the other side for another 1-2 minutes.
Remove the bread and immediately layer each slice with one piece of ham and one slice of mozzarella cheese.
Return the bread to the grill pan, ensuring the cheese-topped side is facing up. Cover with a lid or foil to trap heat and melt the cheese for about 2 minutes.
Once the cheese is melted, remove the bread from the pan and place 2 fresh basil leaves on each slice.
Season with a small pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1295 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.9 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.2 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 137 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 3344 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.8 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 71.7 g | 143% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 878 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 803 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
