Swiss Melt With Tomato and Fresh Basil

This grilled cheese features Swiss cheese, tomato and basil.

• Ready In: 26 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 sandwiches

Ingredients

• 8  slices  Italian bread, cut in 1/2-inch slices
• 4  slices reduced-fat swiss cheese, each cut in half
• 8  slices tomatoes (thin slices)
•  salt (optional)
•  fresh ground black pepper (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped
• 4  teaspoons butter, softened

Directions

1. Spread outside of each piece of bread with 1 t butter.
2. Layer 4 slices of bread with 2 pieces of cheese and 2 slices of tomato each.
3. Salt and pepper, if desired.
4. Top each sandwich evenly with the basil and 1 slice of bread.
5. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Place 1 sandwich into skillet.
7. Cook, turning once, until sandwich is golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
8. Repeat with remaining sandwiches.