Basil-Tomato Grilled Cheese

Name: Basil-Tomato Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Recipes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
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 olive oil; 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

The tastes of summer abound in this easy Italian-style grilled cheese sandwich. Not only is it delicious, it's super-fast, so you can get back to those summer outdoor activities. —Sylvia Schmitt, Sun City, Arizona

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 olive oil
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

On four slices of bread, layer mozzarella 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 skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 467 calories, 27g fat (9g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 723mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein.

Originally published as Basil-Tomato Grilled Cheese in Simple & Delicious July/August 2007

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kpioch

Oct 31, 2014

Made for guests . All loved!
hondapcgirl1

Oct 28, 2012

Very good. Hubby wanted seconds, which is unusual, so it MUST be very good. Easy and a nice fresh lunch.
collectorkerri

Aug 22, 2012

An excellent way to use fresh tomatoes and basil from the garden. I used ciabatta bread, which made them pretty tall, so I would recommend a panini press or George Foreman grill if you have one to keep the ingredients together
gibshoe

Nov 3, 2011

This is a great grilled cheese sandwich! Perfect for adults, especially. Lots of flavor and very filling.
Caroliney82

Sep 26, 2011

What a treat! Made a terrific lunch. My sister in law and all the kiddos loved it!
Weedavey

Sep 11, 2011

Simply amazing, melts in your mouth. I even made it with rye bread as it's healthier and that worked really well.
ejt325

Jan 19, 2011

I was so excited to make this, and it turned out to be a huge disappointment. It was alright but not worth the tedious time and effort.
jess77

Dec 19, 2010

Wow, this is really yummy. But holy cow that's a lot of fat and calories!!
suunylou

Jul 18, 2010

Best grilled cheese I ever made. Extra special with fresh basil from my herb garden.
reblchan

Jun 15, 2010

Delicious! I baked my own fresh italian bread to use in this recipe and it was fabulous. I didn't have any balsamic vinegar on hand so I just left it out. My husband and I loved them!