Grilled Mozzarella Tomato Sandwiches
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Grilled Mozzarella Tomato Sandwiches

  • Prep: 5 minutes
  • Bake: 20 minutes
  • Serves: 4

Ingredients & Directions

  • 8 slices Pepperidge Farm® Whole Grain 100% Whole Wheat Bread
  • 1/2 cup shredded fat free mozzarella cheese(about 2 ounces)
  • 2 medium tomato, thinly sliced
  • 3 teaspoons finely shredded fresh basil leavesor 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
  • 1 dash freshly ground black pepper

Top 4 bread slices with half the cheese. Top with the tomato, basil and remaining cheese. Season with the black pepper and top with the remaining bread slices.

Spray a 12-inch nonstick skillet with vegetable cooking spray and heat over medium heat for 1 minute.  Add the sandwiches in batches and cook until they're lightly browned on both sides and the cheese is melted.

Tips

Serving Suggestion: Serve with a chilled salad of cooked penne pasta, bell pepper strips and goat cheese in a light vinaigrette. For dessert serve strawberry sorbet sprinkled with crumbled vanilla meringue cookies.

Recipe Note: This recipe can be halved to make 2 servings.