Categories: Grilled Sandwich, Italian, Main Dish

Ingredients

• 8 slices mozzarella cheese (plain or smoked or a combo)
• 4 slices prosciutto (paper-thin slices)
• 8 slices Italian bread, 1/2-inch thick
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 garlic clove, bruised with the side of a knife

Directions

1. Place the mozzarella slices and prosciutto between the bread slices to make 4 sandwiches.

2. Whisk the eggs and milk together in a shallow bowl/pie plate.

3. Dip the sandwiches in the egg mixture to coat.

4. Heat the oil, butter, and garlic in a medium skillet until the garlic begins to sizzle and turns golden; discard the garlic.

5. Add the sandwiches and cook over med-low heat until the bread is golden and the cheese melts, about 3 minutes on each side.

6. Cut in half and serve immediately.

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