Tomato Basil Grilled Cheese

Name: Tomato Basil Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 4 slices sourdough bread; 4 oz, sliced sharp cheddar; 2 oz, sliced Gruyère; 1 small, thinly sliced ripe tomato; 8 leaves fresh basil; 3 tbsp, softened unsalted butter; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; pinch kosher salt

Buttery sourdough griddled with sharp cheddar, ripe tomato, and torn basil — the platonic grilled cheese, made for tomato soup.

vegetarian
nut-free
contains-dairy

Ingredients

sourdough bread4 slices
sharp cheddar4 oz, sliced
Gruyère2 oz, sliced
ripe tomato1 small, thinly sliced
fresh basil8 leaves
unsalted butter3 tbsp, softened
Dijon mustard2 tsp
kosher saltpinch

Steps

Pat tomato slices dry and salt.
Pat tomato slices dry on paper towels and lightly salt — too much moisture makes the bread soggy.
Butter bread and spread Dijon.
Butter one side of each slice of bread. Spread Dijon thinly on the unbuttered sides.
Layer ingredients and assemble sandwich.
Layer cheddar, tomato, basil, and Gruyère between two slices, butter sides facing out.
Cook sandwich in skillet.
Cook in a cold nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, pressing gently, until deep gold and the cheese melts, about 4 minutes per side.
Rest, slice, and serve immediately.
Rest 1 minute, slice on the diagonal, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Nutrition, per serving. 540 calories. Protein 25 grams, 18 percent. Carbs 38 grams, 27 percent. Fat 34 grams, 55 percent. Fiber 3 grams, sugar 5 grams, saturated fat 18 grams, sodium 720 milligrams. Estimated from ingredients.