Fontina Sage Grilled Cheese

Nutrition

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   In a small saucepan over low heat , heat the olive oil , sage and pepper until warm to the touch

2. 2

   Turn off the heat and let it infuse while you assemble the sandwiches

3. 3

   Place the cheese , divided evenly , on two slices of bread

4. 4

   Take care to bring the cheese all the way to the edge of the crust

5. 5

   Top each with a second slice of bread and press flat

6. 6

   Lay a heavy or weighted cutting board on top of the sandwiches for 10 to 20 minutes

7. 7

   Use a pastry brush to spread the sage oil lightly on both sides of the sandwiches

8. 8

   Make sure you go all the way to the edges and distribute the sage and pepper evenly

9. 9

   Heat a cast-iron pan or griddle over low heat

10. 10

    Sprinkle with a few drops of olive oil , then rub it over the whole cooking surface with a paper towel

11. 11

    Add the sandwiches and cook , weighted with another heavy pan or a steak weight , until golden , about 2 to 3 minutes per side

12. 12

    Keep the heat low so you don't burn the sage or pepper

13. 13

    Remove the sandwiches to a cutting board , and cut each in half or in quarters

14. 14

    Serve immediately.