Ingredients
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4 slices sourdough bread, country loaf cut on deep diagonal 1/3 inch thick slices
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4 slices prosciutto
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8 slices asiago cheese, 1/4 inch (young or drained fresh mozzarella cheese)
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (dried)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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6 slices tomatoes, 1/3 inch (from about 1 large)
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8 large fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Lightly butter 1 side of each bread slice.
- Top unbuttered side of 2 pieces with 2 proscuitto slices, then 4 basil leaves, then cheese slices.
- Sprinkle with salt and crushed red pepper. Top with remaining bread, buttered side up.
- Heat olive oil in an oven proof skillet over medium high. Cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 4 minutes.
- Turn sandwich over and transfer to the oven to bake until cheese is melted. Remove.
- carefully lift off top bread slices and insert 3 tomato slices into each, top again and serve.