Grilled Tomato & Cheese

Name: Grilled Tomato & Cheese
Ingredients: 8 slices bread (I use 12-grain bread); 2 1/2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese, grated; 4 ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 1 pound); 16 fresh basil leaves, chopped; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

5 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

8 slices bread (I use 12-grain bread)
2 1/2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
4 ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 1 pound)
16 fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Directions

1

On 1 piece of bread, layer a heaping 1/4 cup grated cheese, 4 tomato slices, 4 basil leaves and another heaping 1/4 cup grated cheese.
2

Top with another slice of bread, brush with melted butter.
3

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
4

Place sandwich, butter-side down, in pan and brush top slice of bread with butter.
5

Press with spatula.
6

Cook for about 3 minutes or until golden brown.
7

Flip and cook for another 3 minutes.
8

Remove from skillet and serve immediately.
9

Repeat with remaining sandwiches.
10

Note: You could also make this sandwich in a panini grill, omitting the butter.