Mediterranean Grilled Cheese
A grilled cheese sandwich is pure comfort food, and this Mediterranean Grilled Cheese adds layers of deliciousness to the classic!
Mediterranean Grilled Cheese
A toasted cheese sandwich is the epitome of comfort food. Buttered toast and gooey cheese. Nothing better in my book. I tend to keep my version simple, with bread, and whatever melty cheese happens to be in the fridge. But to shake things up a bit, I layered some of my favorite ingredients to bring you this Mediterranean Grilled Cheese featuring provolone and prosciutto!
Gourmet Toasted Cheese Sandwich
I brought this beauty into the kitchen after photographing it. Bill asked if it was up for grabs. Sure was. As he got closer. he inquired, “What’s that funny stuff in it?” Yeah, as usual, I got the third degree regarding a new dish. He didn’t even balk at the kalamata olives in this gourmet grilled cheese sandwich.
On the other hand, I’m not certain they weren’t surreptitiously removed when I wasn’t looking! But nonetheless, the ol’ ball and chain gave this Mediterranean grilled cheese rave reviews. And so will you!
Wine Pairing
You may have noticed I served this sandwich with a Sauvignon Blanc. This Sauvignon Blanc is light-bodied with a medium sweetness with the “fruit flavors of honeydew melon, citrus, and ripe apple, providing a light and crisp finish.” Food pairing recommendations include “tangy tomato sauce, pesto, seafood dishes or salads.” And might I add grilled cheese?
More Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipes:
Now you must check out more creative grilled cheese recipes from my friends:
- Apple, Prosciutto and Gruyere Grilled Cheese by Hip Foodie Mom
- Honey Glazed Peach and Pork Tenderloin Grilled Cheese by Melanie Makes
- Roasted Red Pepper, Feta, and Olive Grilled Cheese by Neighborfood
- Chicken Pesto Grilled Cheese
- Turkey and Brie Grilled Cheese
- Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- More Easy Entree Recipes
Mediterranean Grilled Cheese Recipe
A gooey grilled cheese with a Mediterranean twist!
Ingredients
For each sandwich:
- Butter, at room temperature for easier spreading
- 2 slices bread of choice (I used multigrain)
- 2 teaspoons pesto
- 1/2 roasted and peeled red or yellow bell pepper (jarred or roasted and peeled at home)
- 3 Kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 slices Prosciutto
- 1 slice provolone cheese
Instructions
Butter one side of each slice of bread. Spread a teaspoon or so of pesto on the other side.
With butter side down, layer one slice with the bell pepper, olives, prosciutto, and the sliced cheese. Spread pesto on unbuttered side of the remaining slice and place it pesto side down onto sandwich.
Heat grill pan or frying pan and place sandwich butter side down. Cook till bread is brown and toasted, then carefully flip and repeat. Turn the temperature of burner down if the bread is browning too quickly (before the cheese is melted).
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 599Total Fat: 33gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 2281mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 4gSugar: 4gProtein: 32g
48 Comments on “Mediterranean Grilled Cheese”
Yep – these ingredients totally have my heart. Mediterranean flavors ALL THE WAY!
I made a loaf of multigrain bread today and I have everything in the ingredient list. We’re having this for lunch tomorrow!!! Thanks Liz!!
The olives just take it over the top and definitely not something I would have thought to put in!
A grilled cheese with pesto and kalamata olives? Oh yeah, baby! PLUS wine? I think I love you, Liz 😀
Oh my goodness, this is one grilled cheese that would steal my heart and my own Bill would growl at the kalamata olives . . . he only eats green olives (and not fresh, but from the jar!). I missed this SS, been so busy and hoping things change for the better in terms of my blogging time now. Hope you’re enjoying your springtime Liz!
Great inspiration you had on your own twist of the yummy grill cheese. I don,t make enough of them. Will keep your recipe on hand. Ball and chain lol, funny every time.
Lizzy,
Any time you say prosciutto, I’m in. Love it. I could eat it until I explode.
Annamaria
You just can’t beat a good grilled cheese. I had a fabulous one from a food truck last week with ham, thinly sliced granny smith apples, and swiss. It was good, but I think i would like this better.
I know this grilled cheese would get rave review chez nous as well! We make one that is grated cheese with green onions folded in and about 1 tbsp of cognac or whiskey folded right into it…it’s downright decadent but then again so is adding prosciutto! I love the way you’ve got the cheese oozing out, made me lick my lips I kid you not. And a bonus that Mr. picky loved it too!
Grilled cheese sandwiches are the best. I love all the different add ins you can have to make them truly decadent. This isn’t your kid grilled cheese at all!
Holy guacamole – the OLIVES!!! Maybe I need to go make of these today!
These look amazing! I love the peppers and olives!
The 4 P’s — pesto, peppers, prosciutto and provolone…that’s all you need!
Another day and another day that Bill gets to eat! He must be stacking on the pounds. I love the look of this. I saw it on FB and was drooling. I agree – there’s nothing better than a grilled cheese sambo especially when served with a lovely glass of red xx
This is definitely not the every day grilled cheese and I think it’s a great idea! My other half would love this. Definitely a good date-night-in idea, complete with wine!
To borrow your expression, Liz, I am swooning at all this gooey melted Provolone goodness. Who wouldn’t want to dive into the sandwich? My guess is you are lucky you were able to get it photographed before fingers reached for the sandwich =)
If Bill says this sandwich is good, I’m sure I’ll like it. 🙂 He’s way pickier than I am so if he gives it a thumbs up, it’s going to be wonderful.
Oh Liz, what a treat! Loove those things! 😉 ela
It looks so tasty and comforting! I would love one for the lunch.
I love just about any grilled cheese. Hated them as a kid. Probably because my mother only used American cheese, and I never liked that!
We’ve been on a sandwich kick lately and this looks like one we’d enjoy. Happy Sunday!!
Sometimes this is the only comfort food necessary 🙂
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Very creative grilled cheese! I’m sure it tasted great!
Oh yum!! This looks delicious! I love to toast a slice of gluten-free bread and top it with a bit of butter and a slice of cheese! YUM!
Absolutely love the addition of pesto on your sandwich, Liz – scrumptious!
Not that confimation was needed for my happiness, but receiving the ol’ ball and chain seal of approval definitely means this sandwich ROCKS!!! Totally delish, Liz!
Mmm, the sharp provolone is not something you usually see in grilled cheese, but I bet it is amazing.
Mediterranean grilled cheese sounds perfect for me. Love love love provolone! And I would so not take the olives out. Mmmm!
You and I were working on a similar wavelength here! I love that you added prosciutto–nothing beats that bit of smoky saltiness.
Ooh, I was planning to make a grilled cheese sandwich for ‘dinner’ tonight Liz so I might take a few tips from this. I don’t have any provolone (or ham for that matter!) but I love the idea of adding pesto, olives and peppers!
Prosicutto AND roasted peppers AND pesto? Plus my newfound love, olives? I wouldn’t pick out a single thing from this sandwich. Glorious!
I agree, grilled cheese are the ultimate in comfort food. This sammie looks fantastic!
What a great idea of flavors! I am huge fan of kalamata olives, so I am going to have to experiment soon!
Can never resist a nicely toasted cheese sandwich, can’t you?
Get in my belly! Love this fresh sammie. Pinned.
LOVE these!! What a fabulous sandwich!!
Liz, I couldn’t agree more. . A grilled cheese sandwich is the epitome of comfort food!! yes! I love provolone and prosciutto and wow, you added pesto too!!! delicious!!
I love Mediterranean flavors, and the pesto with the cheeses sound fantastic. This is definitely a must make…soon!!
I love your sandwich! You have all of my favorite things stuffed between two pieces of bread! I just love it!!
Lovely combination of mediterranean flavors! Swooning over the melty cheese…beautiful pics!
What a gorgeous sandwich Liz! Beautiful photography.
I never thought to use pesto in grilled cheese. Great idea, Liz!
I think Grilled Cheese is the perfect Sunday Supper and your looks amazing!!
Extra olives for my sandwich please! What great flavors in this sandwich.
Lizzy , that grilled cheese looks simply delicious ! I haven’t tried pairing sandwich with white wine or any wine for that matter , but it sounds wonderful 😀
Great pics! Grilled cheese would be good for breakfast too… right???:@)
Such sandwich is definitely comfort food! I usually like something like that for my breakfast on weekends 🙂
I love grilled cheese, this looks especially mouthwatering with the Mediterranean flavors!