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Don Gondola Italian Grilled Cheese

Any grilled cheese lover will intentionally grow their repertoire with delicious and creative sandwich recipes. This Italian grilled cheese combines salty salami with fresh pesto, ripe tomato, and provolone for a twist on the classic.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 679 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ teaspoons unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 slices Italian loaf
  • 1 teaspoon basil pesto
  • 2 slices Provolone cheese young, plain provolone, not aged or smoked
  • 2 ounces [55 grams] thinly sliced salami
  • 2 or 3 slices small ripe plum tomato about ¼ in [6 mm] thick

Instructions

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  1. Heat a cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the butter and garlic powder until well blended. Spread the garlic butter on one side of each bread slice, dividing it evenly. Place one slice, buttered-side down, on a clean cutting board. Spread with the pesto. Layer one slice of the provolone, the salami, tomato slices, and then the second slice of provolone on top. Finish with the second slice of bread, buttered-side up.
  3. Using a wide spatula, place the sandwich in the pan, cover, and cook until the bottom is nicely browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and cook until the second side is browned and the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes longer. Cut the sandwich in half, if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Adapted from Grilled Cheese Kitchen

Nutrition Information

Calories 679kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 59g (91%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 1770mg (74%) Potassium 65mg (2%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 679

% Daily Value*

Calories 679kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 59g 91%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 1770mg 74%
Potassium 65mg 1%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.