Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Sandwich

Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Sandwich

1 loaf of ciabatta bread (or any other bread to satisfy your needs)

2-3 tomatoes

fresh mozzarella

fresh basil

deli ham, thinly sliced

Salt and pepper to taste

Cut the bread in half length wise and broil on high just until it starts to turn light brown.  Add mozzarella cheese to one half and layer the top with tomatoes.  On the other half, layer with sliced ham and fresh basil.  Add salt and pepper and put in the oven just until the mozzarella starts melting and bubbles.  Combine the two halves and slice.  

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I threw this sandwich together a few weeks ago after finding some seriously soft ciabatta bread at my local H.E.B.  Wow, it was really good.  I had all fresh ingredients for this, which I highly recommend.  I added some thinly sliced deli ham to satisfy my husbands need for meat on a sandwich.  We had previously had this pizza, so I was able to incorporate all of the ingredients again for another great meal a few days later.

I kept a few of the sandwiches open faced for a little variety.  Unfortunately, my children turned their noses at this and ate peanut butter and honey sandwiches.

I can't even imagine how much better this would taste with garden tomatoes.  Someday.

Club House Grills

Club House Grills

Tomatoes
Sliced Turkey from the deli
Cheddar cheese
Barbecue sauce
French bread
Butter

Butter one side of each slice of bread. Lay non-buttered side down on hot griddle.  While bread is toasting, place the turkey on the griddle to lightly brown.  When the bread is lightly browned on one side, flip over and place the cheese on the toasted side.  Add the barbecue sauce, turkey and tomato.  Place other piece of bread, toasted side down, on the loaded sandwich and grill both buttered ends until golden.

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I got this recipe from a cookbook about 9 years ago, but have since gotten rid of it.  This is what I can remember from it.  It turns out delicious every time.

Loaf of French bread, cheddar cheese, butter, sliced deli turkey, tomatoes and barbecue sauce.

Slice the loaf of bread.  Butter one side of each piece.

Lay down on griddle.  While bread is toasting on non-buttered side, lightly brown the meat.

Grilled meat.

After one side of bread is toasted, turn over and place cheese on top.

Spread barbecue sauce over cheese.

Put grilled turkey on top of sauce and top with tomatoes.

This is the end result.  A very delicious sandwich that is a cinch to make!  You can do many variations to this sandwich, but this is the one we like. I think adding a little avacado and mayo would be good too.