Grilled Cheddar and Tomato Sandwiches With Miso Spread

Interesting sandwiches. Love the miso!

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  slices  firm  whole wheat bread (each about 5x4 inches)
• 4  tablespoons white miso or 4  tablespoons yellow miso
• 8  slices tomatoes, thick
• 4  slices onions, thin
• 12  large basil leaves
• 1 1⁄3 cups  coarsely grated reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (about 5 ounces)
• 4  teaspoons butter

Directions

1. Place 4 bread slices on work surface.
2. Spread 1 tablespoon miso over each.
3. Top each with 2 tomato slices, then 1 onion slice and 3 basil leaves.
4. Sprinkle each with 1/3 cup cheese.
5. Top with remaining bread slices, pressing lightly to adhere.
6. Spread 1/2 teaspoon butter over top of each sandwich.
7. Heat 2 large nonstick skillets over medium-low heat.
8. Add 2 sandwiches, butter side down, to each skillet.
9. Cover and cook until bread is golden brown on bottom, about 4 minutes.
10. Spread top of each sandwich with 1/2 teaspoon butter.
11. Turn sandwiches over; cover and cook until bottoms are brown and cheese melts, about 3 minutes.
12. Cut sandwiches crosswise in half and serve.