Are you a grilled cheese lover looking for a tantalizing twist to your classic sandwich? Look no further than basil tomato grilled cheese! This delightful sandwich combines the comforting flavors of melted cheese, tangy tomatoes, and aromatic basil, creating a culinary experience that will leave your taste buds dancing. Whether you're a seasoned grilled cheese aficionado or new to this delectable dish, this article will provide you with all the essential tips and tricks to craft the ultimate basil tomato grilled cheese sandwich. So, get ready to elevate your grilled cheese game and embark on a journey of flavor exploration.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
TOMATO-BASIL GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES
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
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.
BASIL-TOMATO GRILLED CHEESE
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
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 EGGPLANT STACKS WITH GOAT CHEESE, TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE
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
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!
FRESH TOMATO, BASIL GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH
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
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
CREAMY TOMATO BASIL SOUP WITH MINI GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES
You'll love the rich creaminess of this delicious soup with Greek yogurt!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil, onion and garlic over medium-low heat 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is soft and translucent.
- Add tomatoes; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; add yogurt, Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons basil leaves, the salt and pepper. In blender, place soup mixture. Cover; puree until smooth.
- Spread butter on 1 side of each bread slice. Arrange 3 slices bread, buttered side down, on work surface, and place 2 slices cheese and 1 teaspoon of the basil leaves on each bread slice. Top with remaining 3 bread slices, buttered sides up. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook 3 sandwiches at a time over medium heat, turning once, until golden brown and cheese just melts. Cut each sandwich into 6 squares. Place 2 sandwich squares onto each skewer.
- To serve, spoon soup into small cups; place sandwich skewer on top of cup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
GRILLED CHEESE WITH TOMATO AND BASIL
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
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.
TOMATO-BASIL GRILLED CHEESE
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
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.
GRILLED CHEESE WITH TOMATO, PEPPERS AND BASIL
Classic grilled cheese sandwiches with a kick. Delicious! These are great with a bowl of tomato soup with a little basil added.
Provided by Mindy
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Grilled Cheese
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Butter one side of each slice of bread, and place 4 of the slices butter-side down on a griddle over medium heat.
- On each piece of bread, place one slice of cheese, 1 slice of tomato, and a few slices of serrano pepper. Sprinkle dried basil and salt and pepper to taste. Top each sandwich with a slice of buttered bread, butter-side up.
- Grill sandwiches until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes each side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 606.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
PROSCIUTTO, TOMATO AND BASIL GRILLED CHEESE
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
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.
GREEN SALAD WITH GRILLED CORN, CHEESE, BASIL, AND GRILLED-TOMATO VINAIGRETTE
Tomatoes grilled to the point of collapse are the key to this savory, chunky dressing.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill corn, turning, until charred on all sides, about 5 minutes. When cool enough to handle, cut kernels from ears.
- Cut tomato in half. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt. Grill tomato, turning, until charred and softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. When cool enough to handle, remove skin and core; smash flesh with fingers. Whisk in vinegar, garlic, remaining 3 tablespoons oil, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Combine corn, lettuce, basil, and cheese. Toss with dressing, and season with salt if necessary. Serve immediately.
GRILLED-TOMATO PIZZETTES WITH BASIL AND FONTINA CHEESE
These crisp mini-pizzas are layered with grilled tomatoes and Fontina cheese.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- After preparing grilled tomatoes, reduce grill to low. Divide pizza dough into four pieces. On a lightly floured work surface, shape dough into rough 12-inch-long ovals. Alternate between rolling the dough with a pin and stretching it with your hands. If it tears, pinch dough together to patch.
- Place dough on grill. Cook until lightly charred on one side, 3 to 4 minutes; press lightly with a spatula to deflate any air bubbles.
- Flip dough; layer with cheese and grilled tomatoes, dividing evenly. Cover grill; cook until cheese melts and bottoms of crusts are charred, 4 to 6 minutes. Garnish with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 g, Fat 16 g, Protein 14 g
GRILLED BASIL-TOMATO-GOAT CHEESE CHICKEN
Our herb boxes runneth over with basil... there's always chicken on hand... what else to do on a summer night than this amazingly gourmet-tasting but INCREDIBLY simple recipe? I originally got this recipe from some high-end cooking magazine but have tailored it - and guests love it! (not to mention my husband...)
Provided by wasabipea00
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- trim chicken breasts and slice a slit into the breast as though cutting into two thin layers.
- within each breast, layer the tomatoes, fresh basil, and goat cheese. hold together with toothpicks or kabob sticks cut in half.
- grill as you would normally grill chicken breast on the barbeque.
- devour!
- (also tasty with a touch of dijon mustard).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.8, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 94.6, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.6, Protein 30.9
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe basil and tomatoes for the best flavor.
- If you don't have pesto, you can make your own by blending together basil, olive oil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and garlic.
- Use a thick, sturdy bread for the grilled cheese sandwich, such as sourdough or French bread.
- Butter the bread on both sides before grilling to help it brown evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when grilling the sandwiches. Cook them in batches if necessary.
- Serve the grilled cheese sandwiches immediately, while the cheese is still melted and gooey.
Conclusion:
The basil tomato grilled cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover basil and tomatoes. With its simple ingredients and bold flavors, this sandwich is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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