Crispy Ham, Tomato and Mozzarella Sandwich
Ingredients
2 T olive oil plus 1 teaspoon, divided
1 t dried basil
1 garlic clove, peeled and smashed
4 thin slices ham
4 slices sandwich bread
4 slices mozzarella cheese
½ tomato, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper
Method
- In a small bowl, mix 2 T of the olive oil, basil, smashed garlic clove and salt and pepper with a fork to release flavors and let sit while preparing the rest of the sandwich (at least five minutes).
- In a small sauté pan, cook the ham in a teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat 2-3 minutes per side, or until beginning to crisp. Toast the bread.
- Lay the cheese on one slice of the toast and brush generously with the flavored olive oil, using a pastry brush.
- Add the ham, and top with tomatoes. Brush the tomatoes with the olive oil, and top with the second piece of toast. Repeat for the second sandwich.
Yield: 2 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Ease of preparation: Easy
Recipe courtesy of Melissa d’Arabian Recipes – Developed for Grain Foods Foundation
