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Tomato Gruyère Melts

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Add a simple green salad to our updated version of the grilled cheese sandwich, and dinner is served.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 minutes

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

2 English muffins, split
1 large beefsteak tomato, cut into 4 (3/4-inch-thick) slices and seeded
1 cup coarsely grated Gruyère (4 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
2 small garlic cloves, minced

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F.

    Step 2

    Toast muffins until golden. Put 1 slice tomato on top of each muffin half and season with salt and pepper. Bake on a baking sheet in middle of oven until tomatoes are softened, 17 to 20 minutes.

    Step 3

    Stir together cheese, basil, bread crumbs, and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Mound cheese mixture on top of tomatoes and bake until melted, about 5 minutes.

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