Roasted Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Grilled cheese sandwiches with gooey melted cheese, summer roasted tomatoes, fresh basil and crispy buttery bread slices are a great choice for breakfast or lunch whenever you want something quick, satisfying and delicious. Summer tomatoes are flavorful and are a great choice for filling these sandwiches and creating unique and impressive sandwiches.
Ingredients
Roasted Tomatoes
- 9 oz (250g) cherry tomatoes , halved
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
- 1/2 tsp (2g) salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
For the sandwhiches
- 1 ½ cup (150g) cheddar cheese , grated
- Butter , room temperature
- Fresh basil leaves
- 8 bread slices
Instructions
Prepare the roasted tomatoes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, toss together tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Place tomatoes to a baking sheet and spread into an even layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tomatoes are roasted.
Prepare the sandwiches.
- Heat a nonstick pan over medium high heat. Spread butter on the sides of the bread. With butter side down, top with cheddar cheese, roasted tomato and basil leaves. Top with the other slice of bread, butter side up.
- Place the sandwich on the pan and cook until the bottom is golden brown, for about 3 minutes. Flip, press with a spatula and cook the other side until crispy, golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving out of 4Calories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 12.7gProtein: 12.7gFat: 24.4gSaturated Fat: 13.4gCholesterol: 61mgSugar: 2.7g