Tomato Basil Grilled Cheese Sandwich
5min
10min
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Chef's Note
For extra flavor, try adding a thin spread of mayonnaise to the outside of the bread instead of butter - it creates an amazingly crispy golden crust! If you're in a hurry, you can use pre-cooked ground beef from a previous meal.
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Ingredients
2 slices sourdough bread
2 oz cheddar cheese
2 oz mozzarella cheese
4 oz lean ground beef
1 medium roma tomato
5 leaves fresh basil leaves
1 tsp butter
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a small skillet over medium heat, cook 4 oz of ground beef for about 5 minutes until browned. Season with 1/8 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- 2
Slice 1 medium roma tomato into thin slices and tear or roughly chop 5 fresh basil leaves.
- 3
Lay out 2 slices of sourdough bread and place 2 oz of cheddar cheese on one slice and 2 oz of mozzarella on the other.
- 4
Add the cooked ground beef on top of one of the cheese-covered slices, then layer with tomato slices and basil leaves.
- 5
Sprinkle 1/4 tsp garlic powder over the tomatoes and basil.
- 6
Close the sandwich by placing the second slice of bread (cheese side down) on top.
- 7
Heat a skillet or pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp butter.
- 8
Once butter is melted, place the sandwich in the pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- 9
Carefully flip the sandwich and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the other side is golden and the cheese is melted.
- 10
Remove from heat, cut in half, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
712
57g
66g
25g
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