Heirloom Tomato Grilled Cheese with Fresh Basil
his Heirloom Tomato Grilled Cheese is the ultimate summer grilled cheese made with fresh juicy heirloom tomatoes and fresh basil. A Caprese Salad in the form of a grilled cheese sandwich!
- Total Time20 minutes
- Yield2 1x
- DietVegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 slices of sourdough bread
- 1 tbsp butter (vegan or regular)
- 1 cup shredded sheep or goat mozzarella (or regular)
- 1-2 heirloom tomatoes, sliced
- handful fresh basil leaves, chopped
- freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Start by spread the butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place it on a plate buttered side down. Divide the cheese between two slices (leave a little for later).
- Add 2-3 tomato slices and the fresh basil on top of the cheese, and season with black pepper.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheese and top each slice with the other slice of bread, buttered side up.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- When hot, add one sandwich and cook for 2-3 minutes. Carefully flip and cook for 2-3 minutes on the other side or until golden brown.
- Repeat with the other sandwich and serve immediately.
Notes
If you don't plan to eat the sandwiches right away, I recommend assembling them completely and cooking right before eating.
The nutritional information is just an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information is not guaranteed.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American