Grilled Provoleta Cheese

Preparation

• 1
  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
  Cut the Provolone cheese into thick slices, about 1.5 to 2 cm thick. The cheese should retain its shape when grilled, so avoid slices that are too thin.
• 3
  Brush both sides of each cheese slice with olive oil. This prevents sticking and gives the cheese a beautiful golden color when grilled. Sprinkle the cheese slices with dried oregano, chili flakes, and black pepper.
• 4
  Make small incisions or pockets in the cheese with a knife and insert the finely sliced garlic cloves. This will give the cheese a delicious garlic aroma 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, until grill marks are visible 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 arrange it on a serving plate. Serve the cheese plain or with crispy baguette slices for dipping.