"It’s like… what won’t I put between two slices of grilled bread?”-Joy the Baker

When I first saw this recipe my jaw dropped. This is like the ultimate savory comfort food; and if you like this recipe you are going to love Joy the Baker’s, Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese Sandwich.

I can’t deal… I’ll just eat it all, as well Joy.

Ricotta!

Season the ricotta with fresh basil, salt and pepper. Add oregano and/or crushed red pepper flakes.

Let the layering begin!

Bread is topped with mozzarella cheese. Smashed cherry tomatoes (canned works) are placed on top of the cheese. Sprinkle salt. Sprinkle pepper.

Our other half of bread is dolloped generously with seasoned ricotta.

Place on that pretty pan.

One side browns, and then the other.

It’s natural for the mozzarella to soften and melt. It’s natural for the ricotta to spread. It’s natural for the tomatoes is squeeze out of the sides. It’s natural to eat this sandwich whole while standing over the grill pan.

Pps. Add Pickle Fries! Think about it…

Lasagna Grilled Cheese

makes 2 sandwiches

Print this Recipe!

4 slices of bread that you love

2 tablespoons unsalted butter with a dash of olive oil

1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

salt and pepper to taste

one 14-ounce can cherry tomatoes (you’ll have extra tomatoes left over)

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

extra salt and pepper for seasoning

Lay out bread slices.

In a medium skillet or nonstick pan, melt butter over medium-low heat.

In a small bowl stir together ricotta, basil, salt and pepper.

Top each slice of bread with a bit of mozzarella cheese. Top two of the bread slices with a few smashed cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper. On the remaining two slices of bread, dollop and spread the ricotta cheese.

Combine the sandwich halves and place in the warmed skillet. Grill on each side until golden. Remove from the pan and allow to rest for 3 minutes before slicing in half and serving. Dang that’s good!

Photos and Recipe from Joy the Baker. Joy the Baker is just plain brilliant, so click that link and check her out. I have to say she may be my favorite foodie homegirl. I love it all!

Read the original on: VB \\ S t y l e Blog