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Grilled Cheese Tomato Basil Sandwich Recipe

Grilled Cheese Tomato and Basil Sandwich Recipe

This creamy, melty sandwich with fresh tomato and basil is the grilled cheese you didn’t know you needed in your life.
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Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 sandwich
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices thick bread sourdough or ciabatta are also great options
  • ½ tablespoon butter softened
  • 1 ounce 4 or 5 thin slices Havarti cheese
  • Tomato slices
  • Fresh basil leaves

Method
 

  1. Spread the butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread. If you’re using a panini press or nonstick pan, set the heat to medium heat.
  2. Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, into the pan. Add the cheese slices on top. Use enough for full coverage. Next, layer on the tomato slices and top with a few fresh basil leaves.
  3. Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side up. Cook on medium heat until the first side is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip carefully and cook until the other side is also golden brown, another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Remove from the pan, let it cool slightly, and enjoy.