Recipe: Open-Faced Tomato and Cheese Sandwiches (with ham, broiled)

OPEN-FACED TOMATO AND CHEESE SANDWICHES

"Serve these delicious open-faced sandwiches at a casual party with your favorite salad and thick-cut potato chips."

4 slices country style whole wheat bread, about 1/2 inch thick
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
12 fresh basil leaves
4 ounces Gruyere or Italian Fontina cheese, thinly sliced
1/4 pound ham, thinly sliced
1 large ripe tomato, thinly sliced
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Grill or broil slices of bread until golden on both sides.

Spread slices with a thin layer of mustard. Place three basil leaves on mustard, then add layers of cheese, ham, tomato and onion. Season generously with pepper.

Drizzle olive oil over each sandwich and place under low broiler until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Makes 6 servings
Source: Florida Tomato Committee