Description
These Bruschetta Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are a delightful twist on classic bruschetta, transformed into warm, melty sandwiches packed with fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella on toasted ciabatta bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1x 10.5oz/300g loaf of Ciabatta, divided into 16 slices
- 1x 4.5oz/125g ball of Fresh Mozzarella, thinly sliced and patted dry
- 1/3 cup / 30g freshly grated Parmesan
- 10.5oz / 300g good quality fresh Tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 small Red Onion, finely diced
- 1/2 small bunch (approx 2 heaped tbsp) Fresh Basil, finely diced
- 1 clove of Garlic, peeled
- 1/4 cup / 60ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Balsamic Glaze, for drizzling
Instructions
- Dice the tomatoes and press down gently with paper towels on the chopping board to absorb excess moisture. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add finely diced red onion, fresh basil, 1/2 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Brush one side of all ciabatta slices with extra virgin olive oil. Place half of the slices oil-side-down on a working surface. Layer slices of fresh mozzarella on top, then spoon over the bruschetta mix, and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan. Top each with an oiled slice of bread, oil-side-up, and gently press to secure the filling.
- Heat a griddle or frying pan over medium heat (or medium-high if you prefer a bit of char). Place the assembled sandwiches in the pan. Once the bottom is golden and lightly charred, flip them over. Before cooking the second side, gently rub the top of the sandwich with a peeled garlic clove. Continue to cook until golden and the cheese has melted.
- Remove sandwiches from the pan and place garlic-rubbed side down on a serving board. Rub the now exposed top side of each sandwich with the garlic clove to infuse extra flavor. Depending on pan size, cook in batches. Serve warm with a drizzle of balsamic glaze over each sandwich.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12.54g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.54g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20.94g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8.54g
- Cholesterol: 20mg