Ingredients

• 4 slices of fresh rustic bread of your choice.
• 2 tomatoes
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove
• 6 slices of buffalo mozzarella cheese
• 2 pinches of dried oregano
• 2 slices of smoked ham or similar
• 6 fresh basil leaves
• Salt and pepper

Steps

• Step 1

  Slice your bread and set aside. In a large non stick frying pan on medium heat, add 2 – 3 tbsp of olive oil. Once oil is hot, add the bread and toast until brown, turnover and repeat then set aside in a warm spot. Wipe the pan clean using a cloth or paper towel.

• Step 2

  Add 1 tbsp of olive oil, crushed garlic and sweat lightly. Slice the tomato and add to garlic oil, you can also add a little salt. After 45 seconds, flip tomatoes over. Cut the mozzarella cheese into 6 slices and place in pan beside tomato slices and fry until melted and lightly brown. Sprinkle some dried oregano and pepper on the cheese and tomatoes.

• Step 3

  Place one slice of ham on each of the two pieces of toast. Add some torn basil leaves. Then add the cooked tomatoes. Pour the melted cheese over the top. Cover each sandwich with remaining toasted slices.

Little Tips

The melted cheese will cook on the bottom of the pan first, therefore it can go brown very quickly and you won't see it, so check underneath with a spatula. Cook to your liking, some prefer more brown.