Grown-Up Grilled Cheese with Prosciutto, Tomatoes, and Basil
2 thin slices of prosciutto
2 slices sourdough bread
Mayonnaise
Shredded cheddar cheese
Shredded Manchego cheese (or whatever cheese you prefer)
Several large basil leaves
Thin slices of tomato
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon butter
Heat a skillet over medium. Add the prosciutto slices flat into the skillet, and cook for about 2 minutes on each side, until they are crisp. Transfer the crispy prosciutto to a paper towel.
Lay the bread slices on a cutting board, and spread the outsides of the slices with a thin coat of mayonnaise, all the way to the edges. Top one of the slices of bread with half of the cheddar and half of the Manchego cheese, then layer in the crispy prosciutto, basil leaves, and tomato slices. Season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Top with the remaining cheese and slice of bread, mayonnaise side out.
Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium-low heat. Carefully place the sandwich in the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, until the bread is toasty and golden. Flip the sandwich, pressing down on it just a bit, and cook for another 5 minutes or so, until the bread is golden and the cheese is melty. Transfer to a cutting board and cut in half.