Provoleta Recipe
Aged provolone, grilled in cast iron skillet and topped with spices and olive oil
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Spices
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Skillet
Place a cast iron skillet on the stove over medium heat and let it preheat for about 5 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the Cheese
Cut the aged provolone cheese into a thick round (approximately 1 inch thick) to ensure it melts properly while grilling.
Cooking
- 3
- 4
Grill the Cheese
Carefully place the provolone cheese round in the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the bottom is golden and starts to bubble.
- 5
Add Spices
Sprinkle the dried oregano, red pepper flakes, freshly ground black pepper, and salt (to taste) over the melted cheese.
- 6
Finish Cooking
Continue to cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the edges are crispy and the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
Serving
- 7
Serve Hot
Carefully remove the skillet from the heat and serve immediately with crusty bread or grilled vegetables for dipping.
