Grilled Provolone or Provoleta Cheese

Submitted by Dreamer in Ontario

"Grilled Provolone Cheese From LCBO Food & Drink Magazine Provoleta is a traditional Argentinian cheese. It has a texture that allows it to be barbecued. Using provolone gives the same taste but cannot be used on the barbecue and must be cooked in a nonstick pan instead. The weight of the cheese in the ingredients is an estimate. Try to get two 1/4" thick rounds of the cheese."

 

• Ready In: 8mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb provolone cheese (2 rounds, 1/4 inch thick) or 3/4 lb proveleta cheese (2 rounds, 1/4 inch thick)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cracked pepper
• 6 slices serrano ham

directions

1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Brush cheese with olive oil and fry for 45 seconds to 1 minute or until a brown crust has formed on the bottom and the cheese has begun to melt all over.
3. Let pan sit off heat for 2 minutes or until cheese has cooled enough to remove from pan in 1 piece.
4. Slide cheese out of pan and flip over so that browned crust is on top.
5. Sprinkle with oregano and pepper.
6. Serve with Serrano ham.