Grilled Fresh Mozzarella Sandwiches

  • 2

Ingredients

  • Fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • Thick sliced white bread
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 tsp. dried thyme or 1/2 tsp. fresh thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • Pinch nutmeg
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Butter

Preparation

Step 1

Trim crusts from bread. Layer sliced mozzarella on bread and sandwich. In large shallow bowl, whisk egg; add milk, thyme, salt & nutmeg. Whisk until blended. Heat olive oil in skillet until smoking; add butter and cook until sizzling subsides. Dip both sides of sandwich in egg mixture and sauté until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.