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Grilled Cheddar and Tomato Sandwiches with Miso Spread

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Miso is a combination of soybeans and rice (or another grain) that produces a thick, salty and flavorful paste. Here, it replaces mayonnaise or mustard as a spread for grilled cheese sandwiches.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

8 firm whole-grain bread slices (each about 5x4 inches)
4 tablespoons white or yellow miso
8 large tomato slices
4 thin onion slices
12 large basil leaves
1 1/3 cups coarsely grated reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (about 5 ounces)
4 teaspoons butter

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place 4 bread slices on work surface. Spread 1 tablespoon miso over each. Top each with 2 tomato slices, then 1 onion slice and 3 basil leaves. Sprinkle each with 1/3 cup cheese. Top with remaining bread slices, pressing lightly to adhere. Spread 1/2 teaspoon butter over top of each sandwich.

    Step 2

    Heat 2 large nonstick skillets over medium-low heat. Add 2 sandwiches, butter side down, to each skillet. Cover and cook until bread is golden brown on bottom, about 4 minutes. Spread top of each sandwich with 1/2 teaspoon butter. Turn sandwiches over; cover and cook until bottoms are brown and cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Cut sandwiches crosswise in half and serve.

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