Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Butter
4 Slices Country White Sourdough Bread, Cut On Deep Diagonal Into 1/3 Inch Thick Slices (each About 7 X 3½ Inches)
4 Thin Slices Prosciutto
8 Lg Fresh Basil Leaves
8 - ¼ Inch Thick Slices Young Asiago Cheese Or Drained Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
¼ Tsp Dried Crushed Red Pepper
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
6 - 1/3 Inch Thick Slices Heirloom Tomato (from About 1 Lg)
Preheat Oven To 400°f.
Lightly Butter 1 Side Of Each Bread Slice.
Place 2 Bread Slices, Buttered Side Down, On Work Surface. Top Each With 2 Prosciutto Slices, Then 4 Basil Leaves, Then 4 Cheese Slices. Sprinkle With Salt & Crushed Red Pepper. Top With Remaining 2 Bread Slices, Buttered Side Up.
Heat Olive Oil In Heavy Large Ovenproof Skillet Over Medium-high Heat.
Add Sandwiches To Skillet & Cook Until Golden On Bottom, About 4 Minutes. Turn Sandwiches Over; Transfer Skillet To Oven & Bake Until Golden & Cheese Melts, About 5 Minutes. Remove From Oven.
Carefully Lift Off Top Bread Slices From Sandwiches & Insert 3 Tomato Slices Into Each, Then Cover With Bread Tops & Serve.
Makes 2 Servings.