Tomato Basil Grilled Cheese. Basil-Tomato Grilled Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home. On four slices of bread, layer mozzarella cheese and tomatoes; sprinkle with the basil, vinegar, salt and pepper. This grilled cheese with tomatoes & basil isn't just any old grilled cheese.
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Ingredients of Tomato Basil Grilled Cheese
- It's 4 slices of sourdough bread.
- Prepare 1/2 cup of grape tomatoes, sliced.
- Prepare of Marinara sauce.
- Prepare 4 of fresh basil leaves.
- Prepare 4 ounces of fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced about 1/4 inch.
- Prepare of Softened butter.
- Prepare of Balsamic glaze for dipping (optional).
Add chicken stock, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in cream cheese and basil. Classic grilled cheese sandwiches with a kick. These are great with a bowl of tomato soup with a little basil added.
Tomato Basil Grilled Cheese step by step
- Butter one side of each of the slices of bread.
- On the other side of the bread, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce.
- On two slices of bread, add cheese, sliced tomatoes, and basil. Top the sandwiches with the remaining bread slices.
- Place the sandwiches buttered side down on a skillet heated to medium high. Place a sandwich press or a heavy bottomed skillet on top of the sandwiches. The best grilled cheese is always pressed..
- Cook about 3 minutes until the first side is golden brown. Flip and repeat..
- Serve with balsamic glaze on the side for dipping (optional).
Sprinkle dried basil and salt and pepper to taste. With basil, tomato and American cheese, you will love this Tomato-Basil Grilled Cheese. Discover a Tomato-Basil Grilled Cheese that's great for weekends. These sandwiches were cooked on a grill, but a skillet would work just as well. Choose your favorite kind of cheese.