GRILLED TOMATO, BASIL, AND GOAT CHEESE SANDWICHES

Grilled Tomato, Basil, and Goat Cheese Sandwiches image

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme) @lazyme5909

Number Of Ingredients 8

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16 ounce(s) french bread baguette
2/3 cup(s) olive oil
8 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup(s) chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon(s) chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as tarragon, thyme, rosemary)
3/4 cup(s) soft fresh goat cheese (plain, peppered, or herbed)
4 large plum tomatoes, thinly sliced into rounds
2 cup(s) coarsely chopped pitted mediterranean olives

Steps:

Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Cut baguette crosswise in half. Cut each half lengthwise in half to form 4 pieces total. Combine oil, garlic, and herbs in small bowl. Brush all cut sides of bread with half of oil mixture.
Grill bread, cut sides down, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Remove from grill. Quickly spread cut sides of toast with goat cheese. Top with tomatoes and olives, dividing equally. Drizzle remaining oil mixture on top.
Return open-face sandwiches to grill. Cook until bottom sides are toasted, cheese melts, and tomatoes begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Cut each sandwich diagonally in half and serve.