Best Grilled Cheese With Tomato And Basil Recipes

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TOMATO-BASIL GRILLED CHEESE



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My teenager and I were in a lovely coffee shop and she was hungry for a sandwich. She never eats vegetables but loved this, so of course I had to duplicate it at home. -Kathryn Hudson, Bethel Park, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
8 slices sourdough bread
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • Layer the cheese, basil and tomatoes on four bread slices. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper. Top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter., Cook in a preheated panini maker or indoor electric grill until bread is browned and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

BASIL-TOMATO GRILLED CHEESE



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The tastes of summer abound in this easy Italian-style grilled cheese sandwich. Not only is it delicious, it's super-fast, so you can get back to those summer outdoor activities. -Sylvia Schmitt, Sun City, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 slices Italian bread (3/4 inch thick)
8 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 large plum tomatoes, sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • On four slices of bread, layer mozzarella cheese and tomatoes; sprinkle with the basil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Top with remaining bread. , In a small bowl, combine the oil, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder; brush over the outsides of each sandwich. , In a skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 723mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

GRILLED CHEESE WITH TOMATO



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Tricia Curley puts a tasty Italian twist on a lunchtime tradition. The Joliet, Illinois cook's speedy skillet sandwich features mozzarella, tomato slices, oregano and basil.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 slices Italian bread
1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 slices tomato
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place one slice, butter side down, in a skillet; top with half of the cheese. Layer with tomato and remaining cheese; sprinkle with oregano and basil. Top with remaining bread, butter side up. Cook over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.

Nutrition Facts :

TOMATO-BASIL GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES



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All the flavors of Pizza Margherita in fewer than 20 minutes make this the perfect meal for the whole family. My daughters call them "those special grilled cheese sandwiches." -Donna Fazenbaker, Goldsboro, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 plum tomato, sliced
4 slices multigrain bread
Dash each salt and pepper
8 fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon butter, softened

Steps:

  • Layer the cheese and tomato slices over two bread slices; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with basil leaves and remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter., In a small skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 605mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

GRILLED CHEESE WITH TOMATO AND BASIL



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These sandwiches were cooked on a grill, but a skillet would work just as well. Choose your favorite kind of cheese. We prefer a variety that melts easily, such as Gouda or Swiss, but cheddar is also good.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
8 slices white bread
12 ounces Gouda or Swiss cheese
1 large ripe tomato, thinly sliced
1 handful fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Butter one side of each slice of bread. Arrange 4 slices, buttered side down, on clean work surface. Divide cheese evenly among 4 slices of bread. Arrange tomato slices over cheese, cutting slices in half to fit if necessary. Scatter basil leaves over tomatoes. Top with remaining slices of bread, buttered side up.
  • Place sandwiches on a medium-hot grill, off direct heat. Cook until bread is golden and cheese is beginning to melt, about 4 minutes depending on heat of grill.
  • Turn sandwiches over, and continue grilling until bread is golden and cheese is completely melted. Move to a slightly cooler part of the grill to melt if bread is darkening too much.

GRILLED EGGPLANT STACKS WITH GOAT CHEESE, TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE



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A great summertime dish, this is an incredibly delicious recipe. I like to serve these eggplant stacks with grilled steak or chicken but these tasty stacks are good enough all on their own. The combination of the basil oil drizzled on the layers of eggplant with the goat cheese and tomato work so well together. You can't go wrong if you want to use feta instead of the goat cheese, I made a few with each and they are both equally delicious. If you are entertaining, these are a perfect choice to make ahead of time and than bake when you are ready to serve and they make a beautiful presentation!

Provided by Everything Tasty Ki

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large eggplant
3 large tomatoes
1 cup goat cheese or 1 cup feta
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf
1/2 lemon, juice of, fresh
2 garlic cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cut the eggplant into ½" thick rounds. Lightly season them with salt on both sides and let sit on a paper towel for 30 minutes to let water to come out of the eggplant.
  • Brush or drizzle olive oil on top of each slice and grill them for 2 -3 minutes each side until cooked.
  • Blend the basil leaves with 4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor or blender until smooth.
  • Cut the tomatoes crosswise to 1/4" thick rounds.
  • On an oiled baking pan or using parchment paper, arrange 4 eggplant rounds side by side. Spread 1/2 tablespoon of the basil-garlic mixture on top of each one, then generously sprinkle the cheese crumbs. Top each with tomato rings. Add another layer of eggplant, basil spread, cheese and tomato rounds and top with the rest of the crumbled feta. Make as many layers as you can. Usually, 1 large eggplant will make 4, 3 layer stacks.
  • Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes until the tomatoes are wilted and the cheese is soft and melted.
  • Enjoy!

GRILLED CHEESE WITH TOMATO AND BASIL



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Make Grilled Cheese with Tomato and Basil for a bruschetta-style twist! This tasty grilled cheese with tomato sandwich comes together lickety-split.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 KRAFT Singles
4 slices whole wheat bread
4 fresh basil leaves
6 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
2 Tbsp. butter, softened

Steps:

  • Place 1 Singles on each of 2 bread slices; top with basil and tomatoes. Cover with remaining Singles and bread slices to make 2 sandwiches.
  • Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter.
  • Cook in nonstick skillet on medium heat 2 to 3 min. on each side or until Singles are melted and sandwiches are golden brown on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 780 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 14 g

FRESH TOMATO, BASIL GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH



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This is a low good fat version of a grilled cheese seasoned with fresh and dried herbs and garden fresh tomatoes. I used a regular pan but for ease you can use a nonstick pan.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 8m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 slices bread
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pinch dried Italian seasoning
1 1/2 ounces sliced low-fat cheese
2 slices fresh tomatoes
2 -4 fresh basil leaves
pepper

Steps:

  • Mix oil and dried herbs and spread on 1 side of both slices of bread.
  • Preheat non stick pan to medium heat.
  • Seasoned side down add slice of cheese, tomato, fresh ground pepper, basil and other slice of cheese topping with second slice of bread seasoned side up.
  • Place in pan with a weight on it and cook for 1 minute till browned flip and cook for an other minute till cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.9, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 8.9, Sodium 518.3, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.4, Protein 14.6

PROSCIUTTO, TOMATO AND BASIL GRILLED CHEESE



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Adding the tomato after the sandwich has cooked and cheese melted make this grilled cheese different. Its great not to have a mushy hot tomato in a grilled cheese. From Bon Appetit

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices sourdough bread, country loaf cut on deep diagonal 1/3 inch thick slices
4 slices prosciutto
8 large fresh basil leaves
8 slices asiago cheese, 1/4 inch (young or drained fresh mozzarella cheese)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (dried)
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 slices tomatoes, 1/3 inch (from about 1 large)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Lightly butter 1 side of each bread slice.
  • Top unbuttered side of 2 pieces with 2 proscuitto slices, then 4 basil leaves, then cheese slices.
  • Sprinkle with salt and crushed red pepper. Top with remaining bread, buttered side up.
  • Heat olive oil in an oven proof skillet over medium high. Cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 4 minutes.
  • Turn sandwich over and transfer to the oven to bake until cheese is melted. Remove.
  • carefully lift off top bread slices and insert 3 tomato slices into each, top again and serve.

THREE-CHEESE AND BASIL GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH



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A grown-up version of grilled cheese sandwiches.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Grilled Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon mayonnaise
2 slices bread
1 slice jalapeno Jack cheese
1 roma tomato, thinly sliced
1 slice mozzarella cheese
4 leaves fresh basil, chiffonade (rolled and cut into ribbons)
1 slice Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Spread 1/2 teaspoon mayonnaise on each slice of bread. Place bread slices mayo-side down in the hot skillet. Place jalapeno Jack cheese on 1 slice of bread, and top with tomato slices. Place mozzarella cheese on the other slice, top with basil, then top with Cheddar cheese. Cook until bread turns golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully invert the piece with the tomato onto the piece with the basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 805.2 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

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