Grilled Provoleta Cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

• 1
  First, preheat the grill to medium-high heat. If you don't have a grill, you can also use a cast-iron skillet or a grill pan on the stove.
• 2
  Slice the Provolone cheese into thick slices, about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. The cheese should hold its shape when grilling, so avoid slicing it too thinly.
• 3
  Brush both sides of each cheese slice with olive oil. This will help prevent sticking and give the cheese a beautiful golden color when grilling. Sprinkle the cheese slices with dried oregano, chili flakes, and black pepper.
• 4
  Using a knife, make small incisions or pockets in the cheese and insert thinly sliced garlic into these cuts. This will give the cheese a delicious garlic flavor when grilled.
• 5
  Place the seasoned Provolone slices directly on the grill or in the grill pan. Grill the cheese for about 2–3 minutes per side, or until you see grill marks and the cheese begins to melt slightly.
• 6
  Once the Provoleta is nicely grilled and has a golden crust, remove it from the grill and transfer it to a serving plate. You can serve it on its own or with crusty bread or baguette slices for dipping.