Olive-Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Name: Olive-Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 sandwich)
Ingredients: 8 (1/2-ounce) slices provolone cheese; 8 (1 1/2-ounce) slices sourdough bread; 2 tablespoons olive spread (such as Lindsay Olivada); 16 large basil leaves; 8 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato; Cooking spray

3 Ratings
3 Reviews

Tomato, basil, and olives are surrounded by melted cheese in this update of a classic lunch or light dinner.

By Karen Levin

Recipe by Cooking Light June 2004

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Recipe Summary

Yield:

4 servings (serving size: 1 sandwich)

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

8 (1/2-ounce) slices provolone cheese
8 (1 1/2-ounce) slices sourdough bread
2 tablespoons olive spread (such as Lindsay Olivada)
16 large basil leaves
8 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato
Cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

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Step 2

To prepare each sandwich, place 1 cheese slice on 1 bread slice. Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons olive spread over cheese. Top with 4 basil leaves, 2 tomato slices, 1 cheese slice, and 1 bread slice. Repeat procedure with remaining bread, cheese, olive spread, basil, and tomato.
Step 3

Lightly coat outside of bread with cooking spray. Add 2 sandwiches to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat procedure with remaining sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

353 calories; calories from fat 29%; fat 11.2g; saturated fat 5.4g; mono fat 3.2g; poly fat 0.9g; protein 15.1g; carbohydrates 47.4g; fiber 3.1g; cholesterol 20mg; iron 2.5mg; sodium 827mg; calcium 283mg.

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sukeedog

10/10/2015

A quick, easy and super tasty sandwich. Great blend of flavors, and excellent use of peak summer tomatoes/basil.

christysfamily

11/09/2009

We love these- even 5 years after the recipe was printed it is still a 'go to' and few recipes have stood that test of time in our family. Amazing blend of flavors, easy enough to serve quickly and impressive enough to serve guests.

Tumbles

09/23/2009

Holy cow -- this is sooooo delicious! I used a nice kalamata tapenade, some good sharp provolone....mmmm!!!! When fresh basil and tomatoes are bountiful in my garden I will eat this to my heart's content. Promise.

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Olive-Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

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Olive-Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

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Ingredients

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Nutrition Facts

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