Mario Batali's Italian Grilled Cheese Sammies

Three Cheese Grilled Sandwiches

skill level

Easy

time

1-30min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Mario Batali

These gourmet grilled cheeses are slightly crisp on the outside and oozing with three types of melted cheese on the inside.

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ingredients

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step 1

ingredients 8 slices America-style Sandwich Bread (crusts removed)
4 ounces Fontina (grated)
1 pound fresh Mozzarella di Bufala (cut into four 3-by-4 inch squares)

instructions Top each of the slices of bread with an ounce of fontina and a piece of mozzarella. Cover with the 4 remaining slices of bread to form sandwiches.
step 2

ingredients 4 Eggs plus 3 Egg Yolks
1 cup Whole Milk
1 teaspoons chopped fresh Thyme Leaves
1/4 cup Pecorino (grated)
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt

instructions In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk the eggs and the yolks together. Add the milk, thyme, pecorino and salt, and mix until well blended. Dip the sandwiches into the egg mixture one by one to coat, and set aside.
step 3

ingredients 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

instructions In a 12- to 14-inch nonstick saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil until smoking. Place 2 sandwiches in the pan and cook slowly until golden brown on the first side, about 2 minutes. Flip each sandwich and cook on the other side for 2 more minutes.
step 4

ingredients

instructions Remove sandwiches and set aside in a warm oven. Repeat the process with the remaining sandwiches. Serve immediately.
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