Tomato Basil Grilled Cheese Recipe
A delicious grilled cheese with fresh tomatoes and basil.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Tomatoes
Wash the medium tomato thoroughly under running water. Slice it into thin rounds and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Basil
Rinse the fresh basil leaves under cold water, pat them dry with a paper towel, and set aside.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 3
Layer the Ingredients
On two slices of bread, place a slice of cheddar cheese. Add a few slices of tomato on top of the cheese, followed by a layer of fresh basil leaves. Top with another slice of cheddar cheese and finish with the remaining slices of bread.
Cooking
- 4
Grill the Sandwich
In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Once melted, place one sandwich in the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Carefully flip the sandwich, adding the remaining tablespoon of butter if necessary, and cook the other side until golden brown and the cheese is melted, another 3 to 4 minutes.
Serving
- 5
Serve and Enjoy
Once both sides are evenly grilled and the cheese is melted, remove the sandwich from the skillet, cut it in half, and serve it warm. Enjoy your Tomato Basil Grilled Cheese!