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Grilled Cheese with Tomato, Peppers and Basil

Name: Grilled Cheese with Tomato, Peppers and Basil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 8 (1 ounce) slices bread; 4 slices Cheddar cheese; 1 large tomato, sliced; 2 serrano peppers, seeded and thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons dried basil; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons butter

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Classic grilled cheese sandwiches with a kick. Delicious! These are great with a bowl of tomato soup with a little basil added.

Recipe by Mindy

Updated on September 27, 2021

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 sandwiches

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Ingredients

8 (1 ounce) slices bread
4 slices Cheddar cheese
1 large tomato, sliced
2 serrano peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons dried basil
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter

Directions

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 (per serving)

327	Calories
17g	Fat
31g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 327
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g	22%
Saturated Fat 10g	50%
Cholesterol 45mg	15%
Sodium 607mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 12g
Vitamin C 7mg	36%
Calcium 308mg	24%
Iron 3mg	15%
Potassium 220mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.