Mozzarella Cheese Dream Sandwich

Name: Mozzarella Cheese Dream Sandwich
Total time: PT0D0H0M
Yield: serves 1
Ingredients: 2 tsp. olive oil; 2 ( 1 ⁄ 4 ″-thick) slices fresh mozzarella; 2 slices sourdough bread; 1 ⁄ 4 tsp. Aleppo pepper

Serves
serves 1

TODD COLEMAN

The ultimate grilled cheese sandwich, according to author Francine Prose, includes Aleppo pepper, which adds a dimension of spiciness to balance the tangy sourdough bread and the creamy mozzarella. This recipe first appeared with the article Dreamy Good.

Ingredients

2 tsp. olive oil
2 (¹⁄₄″-thick) slices fresh mozzarella
2 slices sourdough bread
¹⁄₄ tsp. Aleppo pepper

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Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a 10″ nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Place mozzarella between slices of bread, and add to skillet. Press sandwich with a spatula or plate and cook, adding more oil if needed and turning once, until golden brown and cheese is melted, 6–8 minutes. Sprinkle with pepper before serving.