Grilled Cheese Italiano

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 8 slices whole-grain bread
• 8 oz fontina or Swiss cheese, shredded (2 cups)
• 8 thin slices prosciutto or ham
• 24 fresh basil leaves
• 8 slices (1/4 inch) ripe tomatoes (about 2 medium)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Instructions

1. Heat griddle or 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2. Spread butter on one side of each bread slice. Layer unbuttered side of 4 of the bread slices with 1/4 cup of the cheese, 2 slices of the prosciutto, 6 of the basil leaves and 2 of the tomato slices. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top each with 1/4 cup of the remaining cheese and remaining bread slice, buttered side up.
3. In hot skillet, heat sandwiches 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is slightly melted and bread is browned. Turn sandwiches over; heat 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and sandwich is golden brown.