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Ingredients

  • One 1-inch-thick slice of provolone cheese (1/2 pound)
  • 2 tablespoons small oregano leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 6 grape tomatoes, halved
  • Sea salt
  • Basil leaves, for garnish
  • Crusty bread, for serving

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 450.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet until hot.
  • Add the cheese and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the oregano and 1/4 teaspoon of the crushed red pepper.
  • Cook over moderate heat until the cheese begins to melt and brown on the bottom, about 2 minutes.
  • Flip the cheese and cook until the bottom begins to melt and brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle all over with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oregano and 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper and top with the grape tomatoes.
  • Bake until the cheese is melted and the tomatoes are warmed through, about 4 minutes.
  • Season with sea salt and garnish with basil.
  • Serve with bread.