Grilled Tomato & Cheese

By cdrier

Ingredients

• 8 slices 12 grain bread
• 8 oz. sharp N.Y. white cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 1/2 c.)
• 6 ripe tomatoes (about 1 lb.), cored and cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 16 basil leaves
• 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 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. Top with another slice of bread; brush with melted butter. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place sandwich, butter-side down, in pan and brush top slice of bread with butter. Press with spatula. Cook for about 3 minutes or until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove from skillet and serve immediately. Repeat with remaining sandwiches.