Italian BLT Grilled Cheese Recipe

Name: Italian BLT Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 1 teaspoon Fresh Parsley, Chopped; 1 teaspoon Basil, Chopped; 1 pinch Salt And Pepper; 4 slices Prosciutto; 4 slices Bread (I Used Multi-grain But Any Type Of Bread Would Work); 2 slices Swiss Cheese; 2 slices Cheddar Cheese; 4 slices Tomato; 1/2 cups Arugula

Servings: persons

1
For the herb butter: Combine butter, parsley and basil together in a bowl until combined.
2
(I used a fork to break up the butter.)
3
Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
4
For the crispy prosciutto: Preheat oven to 350 F. Line prosciutto slices on a parchment lined baking sheet and cook for about 10-12 minutes.
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Place on paper towels to drain grease.
6
The prosciutto will continue to crisp up as it cools.
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For the Italian BLT Grilled Cheese: To assemble the sandwich begin by heating a skillet on medium heat.
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Butter each side of bread with 1 tablespoon of the herb butter.
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Put 2 slices of bread into the skillet and top with both cheeses, tomato, arugula and crispy prosciutto.
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Add the top piece of bread to each sandwich.
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Cook flipping halfway through, until browned to your liking on both sides.
12
Should take about 2 minutes on each side.

185

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, 1 teaspoon Fresh Parsley, Chopped, 1 teaspoon Basil, Chopped, 1 pinch Salt And Pepper, and more.

Yes, Italian BLT Grilled Cheese falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian BLT Grilled Cheese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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