Caprese Grilled Cheese

• 4 slicessourdough
• 8 ozfresh mozzarella
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 1 bunchbasil
• 3 tbspbutter

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the sourdough completely dry — moisture is the enemy of crisp.

2. 2

   Dredge in fresh mozzarella then tomatoes, pressing so the coating grips.

3. 3

   Heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F and fry in small batches so the temperature holds.

4. 4

   Fry until deep golden and cooked through, then drain on a rack — never paper towels.

5. 5

   Season with salt the second it leaves the oil and serve Caprese Grilled Cheese hot.