BASIL GRILLED CHEESE

A crispy basil grilled cheese feels like summer pressed between two slices of golden, buttery bread. The star is the basil—fresh leaves flash‑fried until they turn impossibly crisp, almost like little herbal chips. They shatter lightly as you bite in, releasing that sweet, peppery aroma basil only gives off when it hits heat. Melted mozzarella or provolone stretches underneath, mellow and creamy, giving the basil a lush backdrop. A swipe of garlic butter on the outside of the bread caramelizes as it grills, creating a crackly crust that echoes the basil’s crunch. Every bite lands in this perfect rhythm: crisp, melty, fragrant, rich.

• Time: 15 min
• Servings: 2

Source: The Ultimate Cheese Sandwich

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