Tomato-Basil Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Recipe

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All the flavors of Pizza Margherita in fewer than 20 minutes make this the perfect meal for the whole family. My daughters call them "those special grilled cheese sandwiches." —Donna Fazenbaker, Goldsboro, Maryland

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Tomato-Basil Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
  • Yield: 2 Servings
10 5 15

Ingredients

  • 2 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 plum tomato, sliced
  • 4 slices multi-grain bread
  • Dash each salt and pepper
  • 8 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened

Directions

  • Layer the cheese and tomato slices over two bread slices; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with basil leaves and remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter.
  • In a small skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 sandwich equals 275 calories, 13 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 30 mg cholesterol, 605 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 12 g protein.

Originally published as Tomato-Basil Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in Simple & Delicious August/September 2011, p30

Tip

Substitute Basil for Lettuce

“Once when I ran out of lettuce for sandwiches, I discovered that fresh basil leaves make a wonderful substitute,” informs Anna H. of Kansas City, Missouri.

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