TOMATO & GOUDA GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

By curly

Ingredients

• 1 medium vine-riped tomato, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 3 ounces Gouda cheese
• 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing the bread
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 4 slices whole wheat bread

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the oil and swirl to coat. When the oil is hot, add the tomato slices and season with salt and pepper. Cook until softened, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer the tomatoes to a plate.

Brush the bread on both sides with the oil. Set 2 or 3 tomato slices onto 2 of the bread slices. Grate Gouda over the tomatoes and top with the remaining bread.

Wipe out the saute pan and place it over medium-high heat. When the pan s hot, add the sandwiches and cook until the bread is golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the sandwiches over and grill to brown on the other side, another 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.