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Basil-Tomato Grilled Cheese Recipe

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The tastes of summer abound in this easy Italian-style grilled cheese sandwich from Sylvia Schmitt of Sun City, Arizona. Not only is the Basil-Tomato Grilled Cheese delicious, it's super-fast, too. Put together all four in about 20 minutes so you can get back to those summer outdoor activities. Says Sylvia, “I am always busy, especially around lunchtime, so I need something that is very quick and easy to prepare, but it also has to be very tasty and satisfying as well.”

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4 Servings
Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Ingredients

8 slices Italian bread (3/4 inch thick)
8 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 large plum tomatoes, sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup Crisco® Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Canola Oil
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

On four slices of bread, layer cheese and tomatoes; sprinkle with the basil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Top with remaining bread.
In a small bowl, combine the oil, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder; brush over the outsides of each sandwich.
In a small skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 467 calories, 27 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 34 mg cholesterol, 723 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 23 g protein.

Basil-Tomato Grilled Cheese published in Simple & Delicious July/August 2007, p20