Giardiniera Grilled Cheese
This Giardiniera Grilled Cheese with thinly sliced salami and melty mozzarella is pickly, a little spicy and a great way to level up a classic grilled cheese.
Ingredients
Serves 2 sandwiches
- 4 slices sourdough or Italian bread
- 1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella
- 8 thin slices salami
- 2 tbsp mayo See notes
- 1/3 cup chopped giardiniera (drained well)
- 3 tbsp softened butter
Instructions
- Prep the filling: Roughly chop the giardiniera so you get a little in every bite, and pat it dry with a paper towel to prevent soggy bread.
- Build the sandwich: Butter one side of each slice of bread. Flip over and add spicy mayo. Add a layer shredded mozzarella, salami, and chopped giardiniera evenly. Add another layer of shredded mozzarella on top (this helps “seal” everything together), then close with the second slice of bread, butter side facing out.
- Griddle low and slow: Heat a skillet over medium-low. Cook sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden brown and crisp and the mozzarella is fully melted. If the bread browns too quickly, lower the heat.
- Rest and slice: Let the sandwich sit for 1–2 minutes before slicing to help everything set.
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Notes
Note: I used Ayoh hot girdinara mayo)