Toasted Tomato-Basil Sandwich

Name: Toasted Tomato-Basil Sandwich
Yield: makes 4 sandwiches
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Basic Mayonnaise (page 234) or any all-natural mayonnaise; 1 1/2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard; 2 dashes Tabasco or other hot sauce; 8 slices hearty artisanal white bread; 4 ounces semihard cheese (page 23), cut into 8 thin slices; 2 tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick; 12 fresh basil leaves; 2 ounces semisoft cheese (page 23), cut into 8 thin slices

December 22, 2011

THIS IS A SANDWICH THAT REALLY SHOWS OFF THE CHEESE. We use Flagship and Just Jack cheeses, but any semihard cheese, such as Cheddar or Gruyère, will work beautifully. For a heartier sandwich, add a few slices of smoked turkey.

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