Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHammontree's Grilled CheeseTomato Basil Grilled Cheese Recipe

Tomato Basil Grilled Cheese Recipe

Time20m
Serves2

A delicious grilled cheese with fresh tomatoes and basil.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tomatoes

    Wash the medium tomato thoroughly under running water. Slice it into thin rounds and set aside.

  2. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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!

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