All-American Grilled Cheese With a Twist

Submitted by Stacee R.

"Courtesy of Cooking Light."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 8 slices country white bread
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 plum tomatoes, cut into 8 1/4-inch slices
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
• cooking spray

directions

1. Place 4 bread slices on a work surface.
2. Arrange 1/2 cup cheddar cheese on each slice.
3. Top each slice with 2 tomato slices and 1 T basil.
4. Top with remaining 4 bread slices.
5. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
6. Coat pan with cooking spray.
7. Add sandwiches to pan; cook 4 minutes or until lightly browned.
8. Turn sandwiches over; cover and cook for 2 minutes or until cheese melts.

Reviews

[dicentra]

Easy and very yummy! I love the addition of fresh basil! :)

 

[Roxygirl in Colorado]

I make sandwiches and quesadillas this same way, but I do use a bit or oil or butter. My daughter especially loves them! Roxygirl

 

[anonymous23]

I've used a variety of cheeses to make this sandwich, and I've used dried basil when I didn't have fresh. It's always good!

 

[Bev I Am]

This is such a delightful sandwich! It just hit the spot this evening when we did not want a full meal. I made this on Italian bread, slicing off the crown, spreading olive oil on the outside and seasoning the tomatoes with a light sprinkling of salt and pepper. We will look forward to having this wonderfully flavorful sandwich again, rickoholic83! Thank you!