A stack of 3 grilled cheddar cheese sandwiches made from Muir Glen Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes and basil on a platter.

Fire Roasted Tomato Grilled Cheese with Basil

Name: Fire Roasted Tomato Grilled Cheese with Basil
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, softened, or olive oil; 12 slices white, wheat or gluten-free bread; 8 oz extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 1/2 cups Muir Glen Organic Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, well drained; 12 large basil leaves

5 Minutes Prep

15 Minutes Total

Subtle smokiness of fire roasted tomatoes combined with sharp cheddar and basil makes this grilled cheese extra delicious.

Ingredient List

1/4 cup butter, softened, or olive oil
12 slices white, wheat or gluten-free bread
8 oz extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups Muir Glen Organic Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, well drained
12 large basil leaves

Preparation

Spread butter or brush oil on 1 side of each bread slice.
Arrange 6 slices bread, buttered/oil side down, on work surface, and place handful of shredded cheese, 1/4 cup diced tomatoes and 2 basil leaves on each bread slice.
Top with remaining 6 bread slices, buttered sides up.
In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook 2 sandwiches at a time over medium heat until golden brown and cheese just melts; repeat for remaining sandwiches.