Grilled provolone & veggie basil sandwich
10.26.2010 
I got the idea from Martha Stewart to create "grown-up" grilled cheese sandwiches. Martha is right. Kids should not be the only ones enjoying this timeless sandwich.
My first attempt at adultifying the good old Grilled Cheese turned out fabulous, if I do say so. I could hardly stand to take the photos. I was dying to sink my teeth into its sandwich-y flesh! And once I did, it did not take long for me to shove the entire thing down my throat. Delicious, I'm telling you, delicious!
I have concocted many versions in my head of adult grilled cheese sandwiches that I plan to make in the future. For now, here is Pip's Trial #1.
Butter one side of a slice of swirl pumpernickel rye bread. Place it butter-side down on a skillet over medium-low heat.
Layer with:
1 slice provolone cheese
Tomato slices
Avocado slices
Fresh basil
1 slice provolone cheese
Another slice of swirl pumpernickel rye bread, butter-side up
When the cheese closest to the pan melts, carefully flip the sandwich over. When the other cheese slice melts, remove from heat. Cut sandwich in half and hopefully you don't feel compelled to take photos of everything you cook like I do because you will have the urge to eat this asap!
Soooooo incredibly delcious!
Avocado, Basil, Grilled cheese, Tomato in Sandwiches
Reader Comments (7)
What a combination and stunning picture!!
Gonna try it for sure :)
I'd just like to know, "pump"... do you mean pumpernickel? Did you buy that bread? I've never seen it in grocery stores where I live, but I just found a recipe, so maybe I'll try both at the same time. This sandwich looks delicious.
Yes, pumpernickel and I purchased it at the store. It would be fun to make, though! Let me know how it turns out.
Looks and sounds delicious. I love provolone. Need to get some and give it a try.
Provolone also tastes great on a tuna melt, 1/2 bagel, tuna or tuna salad, top with cheese and broil until the cheese melts.
I like the idea of grown up sandwiches! Pumpernickel bread makes it look more gourmet!
That's going to be lunch tomorrow. I love grown up grilled cheese! Have you checked out the Grilled Cheese Social? Wonderful combo you put together here. Thanks for sharing.
Try putting a little honey on a grilled cheese. My favorite adult grilled cheese is: havarti, mozzarella, tomato, avocado, and honey on sourdough.