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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (252g) Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 491
Calories from Fat 279		(56%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 31.1g	47%
	Saturated Fat 19.0g	94%
	Monounsaturated Fat 8.5g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 89mg		29%
Sodium 786mg		32%
Potassium 421mg		12%
Total Carbohydrate 31.1g		10%
	Dietary Fiber 2.8g	11%
	Sugars 5.8g
Protein 22.6g		45%
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Grilled Tomato & Cheese

Recipe #319999 | 16 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: Lainey6605
Aug 18, 2008

One of my favorite things to eat is grilled cheese. One of my favorite things to eat in the summer when there are fresh garden tomatoes on hand are these. Updated 8/31/08: I've edited the recipe to say chopped fresh basil as suggested by the reviewers.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

8 slices bread (I use 12-grain bread)
2 1/2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
4 ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 1 pound)
16 fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Directions

1
On 1 piece of bread, layer a heaping 1/4 cup grated cheese, 4 tomato slices, 4 basil leaves and another heaping 1/4 cup grated cheese.
2
Top with another slice of bread, brush with melted butter.
3
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
4
Place sandwich, butter-side down, in pan and brush top slice of bread with butter.
5
Press with spatula.
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Cook for about 3 minutes or until golden brown.
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Flip and cook for another 3 minutes.
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Remove from skillet and serve immediately.
9
Repeat with remaining sandwiches.
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Note: You could also make this sandwich in a panini grill, omitting the butter.

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From: LizzieP

On Aug 3, 2009

just about my favorite thing ever.

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From: flower7

On Jul 12, 2009

I don't think I've ever made a recipe as quickly after finding it as I did this one - and I was not disappointed! This was an excellent sandwich! I had to improvise just a bit to use what I had (yellow cheddar & slices of small tomatoes not large ones). I used spicy globe basil that I grew from seed I will be doing this one again for sure! Thanks for the recipe!

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From: Lori Mama

On Aug 23, 2008

What a tasty sandwich! Except for the bread (I only had 8 grain) I had everything on hand. The thing I'll change next time, is to coarsely chop the basil. I found when biting into the sammie, the whole basil leaves came with the bite and then there wasn't any left for the rest of it. Does that make sense? LoL!

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From: bluemoon downunder

On Oct 11, 2008

A wonderfully flavoursome brunch. I halved the recipe for two of us and made these yummy sandwiches on crusty ciabatta. I always love cheese and tomato sandwiches and the chopped basil - and having really flavoursome tomatoes - is just SO essential if you want to get the best from this recipe. I also added some garlic salt and freshly ground black pepper. A delicious sandwich which we'll certainly be enjoying another time. Made for Zaar Stars Tag.

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